About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Quail with Grapes



A Robert Carrier recipe

Very nice for an elegant dinner party.


4 quail
salt and white pepper
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 ounces seedless grapes
2 tablespoons blanched almonds, sliced

  • Clean the quail.
  • Rub with a mixture of salt, pepper and flour. 
  • Melt the buttere in a thick-bottomed casserole and saute the birds in it until they are golden on all sides.
  • Add the wine and lemon juice.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the seedless grapes and the sliced blanched almonds.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes more, or until the birds are tender.
 

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