There is so much cooking in today's Times dining section! Let's take a look at some of our favorite pieces. First up - an extremely helpful piece on what all those words and claims on a carton of eggs really mean. But Melissa Clark's tomato tarte Tatin isn't far behind...
- The boastful egg
What does organic really mean when it comes to eggs? Or hormone-free? (Not that much it turns out.) Or antibiotic-free? Or free range, or cage-free, or... any of those other labels that get slapped willy-nilly on egg cartons these days. This piece untangles it all.
- Caramelized tomato tarte Tatin
Melissa Clark recreates a savory pastry from the Gramercy Tavern in a larger size and gorgeous mosaic for dramatic serving (and eating) this fall.
- Moose - it's what's for dinner
Moose is much more than a political punchline in Alaska. It's not just target hunting; it's real food for many Alaskans. We appreciated this thoughtful look at the real role that moose plays in the Alaskan home kitchen.
- Eating better on a diet
We also appreciated this much healthier approach to dieting: adding in good things instead of taking out everything.
- Hainanese Chicken With Rice
Mark Bittman poaches a chicken and uses both the meat and stock in this classic comfort food.
Last Week's Times Top Five: Marcella Hazan and Late Summer Plum Sauce
(Image: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
That tart is my next project. Perfect for when vegetarians invade for dinner.
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Though the Times egg article was informative here is a different perspective of why buying eggs directly from a farmer is better:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/09/wonder-of-blue-egg-local-eggs-at-their.html
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Made the tarte this evening. Live in the sticks, so no all-butter puff pastry for me, just Pepperidge Farms. If you are similarly limited, note that you'll have to put two sheets together, since one sheet alone won't do a 10" round, but no biggie. It was gorgeous, not too much work (if you use a mandoline to slice all those red onions), and delicious. Do it quick while the cherry tomatos are still in season.
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