Two French ways to boost flavor in food: One good, one evil - Eyewitness Cook - Salon.com

Two French ways to boost flavor in food: One good, one evil - Eyewitness Cook - Salon.com
Lee Iverson

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How to make mirepoix and pinçage for flavouring sauces and broth.

Captured on 29 May 2010 from www.salon.com

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Two French ways to boost flavor in food: One good, one evil

How a couple of simple combinations of onions, carrots, celery and caramelization can transform all your cooking

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This is a tale of two gentlemen of France, Dr. Mirepoix and Monsieur Pinçage.

Dr. Mirepoix was so kind his sweat was fragrant and sweet, smelling of carrots, celery and onions, and he was happy to share his charms. "Bonjour, Dr. Mirepoix!" his neighbor said. "I've got a bag of bones from the butcher and would like to make a stock! Would you mind coming over?"

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