Michael and Miguel

As most of you know, I live with a male version of Julia Child. My husband rocks in the kitchen. I must admit I am a pretty good grocery shopper; I go to the farmer's market weekly, belong to a local CSA (community share agriculture), stop by Whole Foods several times each week, etc. And, I do dishes! BUT, I cannot and do not cook.

So last weekend, I was in Whole Foods and saw a "young duckling" in the butchery section. When I found out it was from a local farmer and was raised with Level 5 humane treatment rating, I just HAD to purchase this little guy.

For those of you who know me, I don't do dark meat; I don't do bones; and I definitely don't do duck! However, I am a changed woman! I am trying to not be so detached from where my food comes from and to appreciate the fact that my food looks like an animal. After all, I am an omnivore! Why should I pay someone to put a lot of chemicals on my food to bleach it, disinfect it, mould and shape it, and package it with a pretty little bow? By the time the factory does all of those steps, it really isn't much of anything any longer. And, as you know from my previous blog...Processing plants can wreck your food - you may even find "rat tentacles" in the packaging, according to Bowen.

So, anyway...I broke all of my "old" rules and bought this duck for my man to prepare for me on our Friday Date Night In at Miguel's Bistro. Michael did quite an amazing job preparing this bird. This was one of my favorite meals of all time. And, Michael made a duck bone broth from the carcass (the old Tami would never have been able to say that word). When Michael's parents came into town on Sunday, we served them a duck and exotic mushroom risotto that was my second favorite meal of all time.

So, I had to brag on my man's meal. I am happy to post his recipe if anyone is interested. Bon Appetite!