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link to Does Pâté Have Listeria & What the Studies Say about Pâté and Listeria

Does Pâté Have Listeria & What the Studies Say about Pâté and Listeria

While I was investigating pâté, I came across the question of whether pâté has listeria and I wondered if that was a big concern and if it was a concern, was it a concern for most people? So, I...

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What Equipment Do I Need to Make Rillettes?

When I first “discovered” rillettes, I wondered what equipment I’d need to make them and if any specialized equipment was required. Now that I know the answers to these questions, I wanted to...

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link to Galantines and Ballotines: The Similarities & Differences

Galantines and Ballotines: The Similarities & Differences

When I first looked into the differences between galantines and ballotines, I was confused by what I saw, particularly about the topic of poaching versus roasting. Today, I’m compiling all I’ve...

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What’s the Difference Between Pâté & Rillettes?

When I first started learning about French charcuterie and forcemeat, I got confused a lot and I didn’t know what made pâté and rillettes different (or even what they really were). But now that I...

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link to Noël Rillettes: 10 Reasons to Make Them Every Christmas

Noël Rillettes: 10 Reasons to Make Them Every Christmas

While we can enjoy rillettes all year round, they’re particularly good to make and eat during the Christmas holidays. Since Christmas is coming soon, I wanted to share what I’ve learned about why...

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What are Terrine Molds Made of and What are They for?

While I was eyeing up a stunning Le Creuset enamelled cast iron terrine mold, I found myself wondering what other options there are for terrine molds. So, I did a little research to make sure I knew...

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About me

Hi, I’m Andrea Bassett. A couple years ago, I shifted to eating foods primarily from the animal kingdom and I lost my mojo in the kitchen. Then I “discovered” pâtés, forcemeats and the charcuterie counter at my local butcher shop. As I learned about and made terrines, pâtés, rillettes, etc., I got my kitchen mojo back. I created this website to share what I’m learning about forcemeat and other delights from the French country kitchen!

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