Good morning, Exchangers. As productive gardeners figure out what to do with their backyard bounty, that is a continuing summer request. What are you doing with what you are growing?
› Maud Pinglot is getting ready for being company rather than having company.
True to her French roots, Ms. Pinglot asked you all, “Do you have any recommendations for an amuse-bouche to take to a friend’s party?”
How to answer? First, we must define. “An amuse-bouche is a small, complimentary appetizer offered by a chef to guests … to showcase culinary skills and prepare the palate for the upcoming courses.” This definition makes a good point, that appetizers are designed to prepare the palate for a meal, instead of becoming a meal before The Meal.
This can, of course, also happen at home. An amuse-bouche or literally “mouth amuser” might be something as interesting as goat cheesecake topped with tomato and onion jam, or the one Ms. Pinglot considered, a tomato tartine. One does not order it, but it comes as a tiny surprise.