I ordered this cookbook last month and just received a bookplate, signed by Jacques Pépin himself, from the publisher.
Smoking Another Pork Belly
Because the first attempt at homemade bacon was just that good.
Making Fruitcakes for the First Time
Macerated in rum for two days, the dried fruit should taste better than the jellied mess found in stores. The cakes will be basted (sprayed) with brandy every three days and given to family (and a friend or two) for Christmas.
Always Check Best-By Dates
Always, always, always examine food labels. I bought this turkey, got it home, then realized the best-by date was for January 2020, not 2021. It would’ve been fine but for a $60 turkey, I don’t want last year’s reruns. The store happily accepted the return and I ordered a fresh turkey from another grocery chain.
Perfectly Seasoned Baby Back Ribs
Makin’ Bacon
For the first time ever, I cured then smoked a pork belly and made my own bacon. Curing took ten days and then hickory-smoked for two hours. It was the most delicious bacon I’ve ever eaten.
