May I have your attention for a minute? Wednesdays seem to be the days when I announce things in this new year.
First: In homage to my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who taught me nearly everything I know about pot-au-feu, I want to share that Sundays were the day our family always had it when I was a child. I’ve written a full piece about this comforting stew, titled “Bony Stew Sticks to your Ribs,” which appears in today’s Boston Globe Food section along with a recipe for a Provençal-style pot-au-feu.
Second: The Menu for Hope raffle results have been announced. The fundraiser was a tremendous success: $91,188 raised, a 50% increase over last year. Heartfelt thanks to Pim, the organizers, and to everyone who donated. My contribution, the Salt and Pepper cookbook by Jody Vassallo, will be awarded to Nicholas M Harvey. Many congratulations to him, and thanks again to everyone who helped make the event so successful.