Fricassée is a style of cooking described as a cross between sauté and a stew. It dates back to 1300 in the Alsace-Lorraine region of…
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler
Oh, November. In the pastoral world of the North, the cord wood has been stacked by the door. Smoke from a fireplace wafts on a zephyrs’ breeze. The leaves have long turned and now fall, blanketing the ground. There is crispness in the air.
Back here in South Florida, the decision is T-shirt or polo, boat shoes or sandals, and what SPF we put on.
November also signals the return of the venerable snowbird. Every year, thousands of Canadians take the migratory route to South Florida for six months of escape from their northern winter climes.
One of the yachts that I run occasionally is Canadian-owned. I always prepare something familiar to them, such as Bacon Butter Rum Tarts (The Triton, March 2018). The recipe below is my variation of poutine, a Canadian comfort food. Simple, store-bought items make for a quick and easy dish on game night.
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Preparation
Savourer faire!!
Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comments are welcome below.
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