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"Dinner was absolutelty great. I DO want to know how you cooked up that duck" - Mary Jane (Florida)
         Uh oh, I'll remember to post that recipe sometime soon, promise. - CB

The Maison Borges Persimmon Smoothie • 

Into food mixer/cuisenaire, put a cut up ripe persimmon, drop or two of vanilla, level tablespoon (or less) of sugar, spoonful of uncooked oatmeal, raw egg, cold milk (whole or half fat) enough for two glasses. Blend to froth. Can use a banana or most other soft fruits, and the milk can be reduced to one glass. Precision is not essential to the exercise; find out how you like it.

Summer Grilled Sardines •

Put a little olive oil on the de-scaled gutted (Optional - cook when very fresh and it's not necessary.), rinsed and patted dry, whole sardines; depending on the size of the fish, 2 or more per person, Grill over a charcoal fire for about 30 seconds a side, depending on the heat of fire. Don't worry, you'll know when each side is done. Sprinkle cooked fish with rough crystals of Charente-Maritime sea salt, another specialty of the region. Serve with salad and bread or any other think you fancy. I know of some people who use a dash of English horseradish as a condiment, and it's rather good.

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La Tournerie Mouclade •

Moules (mussels): About a half a kilo per person.
Wash the moules very well.

Soften chopped onion and garlic in olive oil.

Add pepper, salt, 1/2 red chili pepper intact, 1/2 court-buillion cube (or similar), couple of heaping tablespoons curry power mixture (Goan style is quite good), teaspoon of sugar.

Pour in about a cup of white "cooking" wine and a cup of water and bring to a boil.

Add the Moules and cover. Turn/stir gently, occasionally. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, depending on quantity.

Turn off the "fire". Add in (fold in rather than beat up) about 1/2 cup of cream, crème formage or crème fraiche.

It should be a bit "soupy", but, perhaps, creamy rather than runny. I don't care to "thicken" it but some people do. It should be mild & a pinch sweet, flavourful; nearly, but not quite piquant. Serve with mashed potatoes on the side and/or warm French-style bread.

Bon chance! Wish I was there to be invited. Let me know how it turns out.

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Maison Borges' own Walnut Pie  •

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Maison Borges' own Local Clam Chowder  •

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