Ducks are waterfowl and capable of flying, which in turn means they have a lot of fat on their bodies. Duck fat itself has a somewhat mealy texture and a delicious, umami, savoury flavour. It has a high smoke point, which means it doesn’t burn easily, so it’s great for frying foods like potatoes, asparagus, […]
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Summertime is…Visiting a Pick-Your-Own Farm!
When we were kids and still living in Canada, our mom would take us to pick-your-own farms. I loved gorging on fresh berries still warm from the sun. Then during summers in Germany, we would pick cherries from our uncle’s tree, wild boysenberries in the hedgerows, and wild yellow plums in the fields. On a […]