What comforted me? That is easy. It was a strong cold chicken jelly so very, very thick. My mother's Chinese cook would fix it. He would cook it down, condense it-this broth with all sorts of feet in it, then it would gell into sheer bliss. It kept me alive once for three weeks when I was ill as a child. And I've always craved it since.
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James BeardI believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
James BeardBe simple. Be honest. Don't overcook and don't undercook, but it's better to undercook than overcook.
James Beard