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Food & Table

The market, the table, and the small rituals of eating well.

The Cheese Course, Demystified
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The Cheese Course, Demystified

Three cheeses, room temperature, served before dessert. That's the whole ceremony.

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La Capsule : un menu

A first dinner party, the French way — five courses of almost no cooking

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1

Apéro

Olives & saucisson — something to stand around.

2

Entrée

Leeks vinaigrette, made this morning.

3

Plat

Roast chicken, one pan, an hour.

4

Fromage

Three cheeses, room temperature.

5

Dessert

Chocolate mousse, from a spoon.