I tried this tonight, and I felt I was violating your tenet from the book about following the recipe to the letter the first time you try it–I forgot to buy veggie broth, so I used chicken broth instead, and I decided to chance skipping the creme fraiche. I think the chicken broth was an okay move, but it probably could've used the creme fraiche. Instead I gave it some tang by adding some white wine vinegar. Now I'm wishing I had followed the recipe. :o)
Also wanted to tell you how much I loved your book, and I was touched by how you were able to put into words some things I have felt about food but never could quite articulate.
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