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Harold McGee debunked this years ago. Yes I know, the point being it won't go away. Its a classic example of the power of Myth.

how about searing your meat to "seal" in the juices?

The new occupant of The Green Cat location on Olive will be carnivorous. All to be had from the new owner after a quick chat on Broadway.

I tried experimenting with aspic luncheon dishes recently. Less Perfection Salad and aiming for more Epicurean. I tried hightening flavors more wine more vinegar more cayenne, but none of my guinea... er associates could get past the texture, although "pretty" came up often enough. the basic assembly was a poached egg on ham garnished with asparagus, variations included a lamb prosciutto subst. for the basic ham. Beyond texture, the running cold yolk was a problem for most palates. Has aspic slid permanently into history?

for more practical organisational skills and business savvy (things occasionally necessary in a restaurant), has anyone thougth of Alexis Soyer or Charles Ranhofer. Their little 19th century martial contributions and business empires tell me a lot could be learned from them.