Comments on: duck and figs http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:51:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patrick http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-178632 Patrick Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:45:54 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-178632 cute cute story! i actually can say i do not remember what duck used to taste like b/c i think i was 18 or 19 the first time I ate duck (so that was only about 14 years ago, sadly). i've heard stories about how much gamier all the meats used to taste (chicken, beef, duck) back in the day and i'm hoping we can at some point get back to even being able to purchase that type (for a heafty cost, i'd imagine). all i can say is that i have experienced duck like the old-school stuff you've described - but only in italy and france in the back woods areas and only at a place that was tourist free and way off the beaten path. it's almost like a different flavor. so delicious. anyways, this looks awesome. the figs are just sweet enough to enhance the duck i'd imagine. it almost looks like i could take some of that fig puree to school with me and eat it for a mid-day snack! cute cute story! i actually can say i do not remember what duck used to taste like b/c i think i was 18 or 19 the first time I ate duck (so that was only about 14 years ago, sadly). i’ve heard stories about how much gamier all the meats used to taste (chicken, beef, duck) back in the day and i’m hoping we can at some point get back to even being able to purchase that type (for a heafty cost, i’d imagine). all i can say is that i have experienced duck like the old-school stuff you’ve described – but only in italy and france in the back woods areas and only at a place that was tourist free and way off the beaten path. it’s almost like a different flavor. so delicious.

anyways, this looks awesome. the figs are just sweet enough to enhance the duck i’d imagine. it almost looks like i could take some of that fig puree to school with me and eat it for a mid-day snack!

]]> By: Ian http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-178524 Ian Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:38:54 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-178524 The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We're trying to be so good for the eat local challenge... but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck... the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :) The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We’re trying to be so good for the eat local challenge… but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck… the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :)

]]> By: Steve http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-177876 Steve Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:40:03 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-177876 The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We're trying to be so good for the eat local challenge... but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck... the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :) The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We’re trying to be so good for the eat local challenge… but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck… the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :)

]]> By: Abby @ mangerlaville http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-62801 Abby @ mangerlaville Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:26:27 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-62801 AT Delfina in SF, they serve an amazing duck with figs. They take the pan that they seared the duck and deglaze, add duck stock and smash figs into it. They let this reduce and add fresh figs at the end. A different interpretation from yours, but the flavor combination is undeniable: DELICIOUS AT Delfina in SF, they serve an amazing duck with figs. They take the pan that they seared the duck and deglaze, add duck stock and smash figs into it. They let this reduce and add fresh figs at the end. A different interpretation from yours, but the flavor combination is undeniable: DELICIOUS

]]> By: Joseph http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-62291 Joseph Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:42:07 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-62291 your making me hungry! mmmmm your making me hungry! mmmmm

]]> By: Jack http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-62189 Jack Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:46:22 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-62189 I love duck ,but never thought of serving it with figs I’m sure the puree was a perfect complement to the duck and chard; however, it could have been plated differently. Enhanced or not, breasts so succulent and beautiful shouldn’t be hidden by figs. I’m just saying…..

]]> By: SpinachTiger http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-61994 SpinachTiger Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:23:56 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-61994 I have never cooked duck. It's on the list. You make it sound simple. The cocoa touch seems genius to me. I have never cooked duck. It’s on the list. You make it sound simple. The cocoa touch seems genius to me.

]]> By: rachel http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-60681 rachel Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:32:50 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-60681 A perfect pair or should I say trio, I'd be happy with the chard cooked in duck fat, well sort of obviously I prefer the whole plateful. I never cook duck which is silly as I really like it. That fig puree looks delicious, we have a glut this hot and heavy september in Rome so once I have had my fill straight... I might just try this. A perfect pair or should I say trio, I’d be happy with the chard cooked in duck fat, well sort of obviously I prefer the whole plateful.
I never cook duck which is silly as I really like it.
That fig puree looks delicious, we have a glut this hot and heavy september in Rome so once I have had my fill straight… I might just try this.

]]> By: Peter http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-60675 Peter Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:52:43 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-60675 Wait... Brooke doesn't like duck fat? What? I'm having impure thoughts about duck now. It's going on the list for this week, methinks. Wait… Brooke doesn’t like duck fat? What?

I’m having impure thoughts about duck now. It’s going on the list for this week, methinks.

]]> By: we are never full http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-60437 we are never full Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:04:15 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-60437 cute cute story! i actually can say i do not remember what duck used to taste like b/c i think i was 18 or 19 the first time I ate duck (so that was only about 14 years ago, sadly). i've heard stories about how much gamier all the meats used to taste (chicken, beef, duck) back in the day and i'm hoping we can at some point get back to even being able to purchase that type (for a heafty cost, i'd imagine). all i can say is that i have experienced duck like the old-school stuff you've described - but only in italy and france in the back woods areas and only at a place that was tourist free and way off the beaten path. it's almost like a different flavor. so delicious. anyways, this looks awesome. the figs are just sweet enough to enhance the duck i'd imagine. it almost looks like i could take some of that fig puree to school with me and eat it for a mid-day snack! cute cute story! i actually can say i do not remember what duck used to taste like b/c i think i was 18 or 19 the first time I ate duck (so that was only about 14 years ago, sadly). i’ve heard stories about how much gamier all the meats used to taste (chicken, beef, duck) back in the day and i’m hoping we can at some point get back to even being able to purchase that type (for a heafty cost, i’d imagine). all i can say is that i have experienced duck like the old-school stuff you’ve described – but only in italy and france in the back woods areas and only at a place that was tourist free and way off the beaten path. it’s almost like a different flavor. so delicious.

anyways, this looks awesome. the figs are just sweet enough to enhance the duck i’d imagine. it almost looks like i could take some of that fig puree to school with me and eat it for a mid-day snack!

]]> By: laura http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-60419 laura Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:36:26 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-60419 Ciao, Claudia. I just discovered your website and I have thoroughly enjoyed the bits I have been able to savor on this quick stop-in. I live in Florence, Italy, and I have a friend here who also blogs (Judy Witts (http://divinacucina.blogspot.com/) and I think you might enjoy her as much as I do. In any case, thank you - it's been great fun visiting and I hope to stop in again soon. laura p.s. I also hope to hear some of your music! Ciao, Claudia. I just discovered your website and I have thoroughly enjoyed the bits I have been able to savor on this quick stop-in. I live in Florence, Italy, and I have a friend here who also blogs (Judy Witts (http://divinacucina.blogspot.com/) and I think you might enjoy her as much as I do.
In any case, thank you – it’s been great fun visiting and I hope to stop in again soon. laura
p.s. I also hope to hear some of your music!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-60396 Lauren Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:55:48 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-60396 it's a classic line. but then, you used to say it to me about tuna. it’s a classic line. but then, you used to say it to me about tuna.

]]> By: Rachel (S[d]OC http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-59826 Rachel (S[d]OC Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:06:19 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-59826 Your childhood sounds a lot like mine. I tended to always want duck in restaurants. I remember when I was 11 my family took my brother out to dinner for his HS graduation and I had a duck and I tore into that thing like a savage. My face was covered in grease and plum sauce and I remember one of the people at the table saying it looked like I had just gone out and killed hte duck myself. I'm grateful for duck breasts because duck is another thing Sir Pickypants won't eat, so making a whole duck isn't practical for me. To this day I've never cooked a whole duck. You're not alone in eating just figs for a meal. I am really inspired to actually use them in a sauce for duck. I've done them in a sauce for chicken twice. Time to try another meat. Your childhood sounds a lot like mine. I tended to always want duck in restaurants. I remember when I was 11 my family took my brother out to dinner for his HS graduation and I had a duck and I tore into that thing like a savage. My face was covered in grease and plum sauce and I remember one of the people at the table saying it looked like I had just gone out and killed hte duck myself.

I’m grateful for duck breasts because duck is another thing Sir Pickypants won’t eat, so making a whole duck isn’t practical for me. To this day I’ve never cooked a whole duck.

You’re not alone in eating just figs for a meal. I am really inspired to actually use them in a sauce for duck. I’ve done them in a sauce for chicken twice. Time to try another meat.

]]> By: maggie http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-59709 maggie Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:01:30 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-59709 Mmm. Was just thinking duck was the perfect thing to go with a bottle of wine we received recently...this looks brilliant. Mmm. Was just thinking duck was the perfect thing to go with a bottle of wine we received recently…this looks brilliant.

]]> By: Chefectomy http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-59430 Chefectomy Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:20:25 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-59430 K...little story here for ya", half of my family is from NYC and whenever I used to dine out and duck was on the menu I ordered. So see, there you go...Your duck looks sublime and I totally mean that. K…little story here for ya”, half of my family is from NYC and whenever I used to dine out and duck was on the menu I ordered. So see, there you go…Your duck looks sublime and I totally mean that.

]]> By: Claudia http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-59190 Claudia Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:11:07 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-59190 That was funny. I also order duck quite a bit in restaurants as it's not my husbands favorite thing. Though, he is getting more used to it, since I've been making confit and serving that and duck breasts anyway. That was funny. I also order duck quite a bit in restaurants as it’s not my husbands favorite thing. Though, he is getting more used to it, since I’ve been making confit and serving that and duck breasts anyway.

]]> By: Brooke http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-59114 Brooke Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:40:36 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-59114 I've got to be the only person in the world who is not crazy about duck. Especially duck fat. That being said, I would give it another try for this dish. Figs make everything better in my world. I’ve got to be the only person in the world who is not crazy about duck. Especially duck fat. That being said, I would give it another try for this dish. Figs make everything better in my world.

]]> By: Hillary http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58975 Hillary Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:06:23 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58975 I had an amazing duck dish topped with cherries <a href="http://www.chewonthatblog.com/2008/01/02/a-whole-different-world/" rel="nofollow">in Europe</a>. Yours reminds me of it! I had an amazing duck dish topped with cherries in Europe. Yours reminds me of it!

]]> By: The Italian Dish http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58876 The Italian Dish Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:06:10 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58876 It sounds like you were a gourmand even as a child. God, I love duck. My husband won't eat it so I don't prepare it at home but order it a lot when we got out. Your dish made my mouth water. I'm starving. It sounds like you were a gourmand even as a child. God, I love duck. My husband won’t eat it so I don’t prepare it at home but order it a lot when we got out. Your dish made my mouth water. I’m starving.

]]> By: Jen http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58816 Jen Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:43:09 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58816 Your recipe looks wonderful. Duck memory (sadly, not what you were hoping) : a friend shot a duck on my property and he and my ex-husband tried to cook it. They chipped a knife on the porch preparing the bird and then it tasted like mud. Turns out it was a mud duck and that's what they taste of. Your recipe looks wonderful.
Duck memory (sadly, not what you were hoping) : a friend shot a duck on my property and he and my ex-husband tried to cook it. They chipped a knife on the porch preparing the bird and then it tasted like mud. Turns out it was a mud duck and that’s what they taste of.

]]> By: Amy (Minimally Invasive) http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58801 Amy (Minimally Invasive) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:22:09 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58801 This is heaven. This is heaven.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58668 Melissa Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:48:23 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58668 You ordered duck every time?? Wow. I've only had a bite of duck and it was greasy, at a Chinese (sort of... you know what I mean) in Florida in 2001 ...that just made me miss my dad. Odd. Anyway, not a good first impression for me or for Steve. We've been a bit loath to try it since. Though of course I know I should. And it's not like I'd know it wasn't great great. ;) You ordered duck every time?? Wow. I’ve only had a bite of duck and it was greasy, at a Chinese (sort of… you know what I mean) in Florida in 2001 …that just made me miss my dad. Odd.

Anyway, not a good first impression for me or for Steve. We’ve been a bit loath to try it since. Though of course I know I should.

And it’s not like I’d know it wasn’t great great. ;)

]]> By: Robert http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58645 Robert Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:07:48 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58645 Fret, Happily make it my last meal.........nice work. Fret,
Happily make it my last meal………nice work.

]]> By: krysta http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58616 krysta Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:20:29 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58616 when i was a kid if we went out to eat i'd always order calamari. my dad said something along the same lines as your dad. i didn't understand it because at least i wasn't ordering a hamburger. when i was a kid if we went out to eat i’d always order calamari. my dad said something along the same lines as your dad. i didn’t understand it because at least i wasn’t ordering a hamburger.

]]> By: lo http://www.cookeatfret.com/fruit/2009/09/16/duck-and-figs/comment-page-1/#comment-58615 lo Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:17:51 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/?p=2727#comment-58615 The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We're trying to be so good for the eat local challenge... but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck... the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :) The mere thought of this dish has me wishing that (somehow, some way) I could get locally grown figs! We’re trying to be so good for the eat local challenge… but gosh, the drool! Fortunately, I think I have a good source for locally raised duck… the kind of duck that hunts and pecks and fills its belly with all that makes a duck great. Maybe my soul can be redeemed after all :)

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