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I don't feel ready. I never do before flights. This one even more than normal. And yet, I know I'm as prepared as I can be, given everything leading up to it. @mawr and Raow were over last night, and I've left plenty of leftovers. This all weighs on what I want to write while I'm there. I did a novel in three days.

Mountain's out this morning, seeing me off. I'll be home soon, with much to show for my time.

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Wow, folks, check this sweet little omelette out. Sweet and savory, this finisher makes a great extra for the set. And that's a wrap!
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But wait, what's this? Some of the custard, lacking a crust to dance with, has opted to show off what it can do all in its own! Look, there it goes, into the pan with all that browned butter! Is this legal? Is the camera still rolling? Hide the kids! https://awoo.space/media/T-rDHjzRbMG8C0oG92Y

And here's the stack, those thirteen slices down by half before we even made it to the table. https://awoo.space/media/heFY6889jxPA43MReEU

And now, the money shot. Yes, @lexyeen, you guessed it, it's pain perdu, what we call French toast. One slice just couldn't contain itself, and you can see the cream cheese it's covered in. The other's more sedately draped itself in apricot compote, ready for the taking. https://awoo.space/media/tsAu65KltpH-OA_P5k0

And here's the before and after shots on the set. https://awoo.space/media/C--onOvMX5uZbLnLu10 https://awoo.space/media/g_eO0-uN-ZyeVhszDTQ

Uh-oh. First crust in the custard. Just couldn't wait any longer, and who could blame it? https://awoo.space/media/Pp6fQWNCKoiXMJW04zo

Meanwhile, our eggs and milk and friends have had a chance to come together all night and form a velvety custard base. The cinnamon and nutmeg, both hydrophobic, have had plenty of time to get used to their situation, and they've assured me they're both enjoying themselves immensely in here. Let's let these kind folks get warm after a chilly night. https://awoo.space/media/KJEbbm-1JTDbkDHibkY

Not to be outdone, the rest of the preserves and some cream cheese are getting into a slow fold over in Studio B with a quarter cup of honey, and you know they're going to get the rest if the chopped apricots involved by the end of the show. That's how we do things around here. https://awoo.space/media/VkpKERo2eVkXEc8sIE4

I don't know about you, but the wicked slept great last night, so let's get started. Half a cup of honey and half a cup of apricot jam got started without the stars this morning. They just contain themselves, and they've even invited some diced fruit to join in the fun! Slow down, folks! Save some for the after-party! https://awoo.space/media/GKx0hgrHIPCzgjbpkeE

One last teaser for tonight, folks. What do you think would motivate somebody to deliberately leave bread out on the counter, all cut up? And who in their right mind would mix sixteen eggs with a cup of milk, half a cup of honey, a half-teaspoon of cinnamon, a half-teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg... and then just walk away?

See you tomorrow, folks. https://awoo.space/media/9MmUm8Jz888T1_roXqs https://awoo.space/media/uhxjpOXaPYYrgezeS3A

Also, remember to include the photo, as a record of your crimes. https://awoo.space/media/g1I371Zk-haVxp23t0I

Hey, remember the menage? Remember all the tasty vegetable broth those crazy crudites gave off? It's always the shy ones. We'll, here's what happens when you let roux get hold of all that goodness, plus half a cup of water 'cause we're going for sauce, not batter. Batter's another escapade. Plus some salt, some rosemary, and some more pepper because why not? https://awoo.space/media/M9ANC1dwAksz3Lzk6qE

Most folks underestimate roux, that potent little blend of oil and starch, but I love introducing them to new folks to see what mischief they can make together. I said they're underappreciated, but they've got this one trick that knock most broths' socks off. The longer you cook it, the less they bind but the stronger their flavor gets. We're a little shy of brick, just about right. https://awoo.space/media/XrMbRVo2IW1Rp3yCZ-k

This is roux; I invite them to most of my gigs. They're a big part, but so rarely get top billing. I figure it's time to let them shine for a while. We're going deep in this, past blonde if we can. https://awoo.space/media/mcOZCamm3gTrz8dzbRA

Oh those kids. Looks like they got to know each other real good. All that hot and heavy and they've given up some extra juice for the sauce. Time to make a move in their suggestible state. https://awoo.space/media/QiUOetrxtHbdssUecvE

Carrots and celery need a long time to get used to the idea that they're on camera. Nervous ingenue, they have to have time to stew before their big scene. The onion's in here as a fluffer of sorts, getting everyone in the mood for a menage à vegetable. We'll check back in on these good people after they've gotten to know each other.
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Next up, deglazing. Two cups of garlic broth -- which is two cups of water and a little too much garlic base -- added to the hot pan and scraped until the bottom 's smooth as freshly shaven skin. Tastebuilder. Now we add aromatics like pepper. https://awoo.space/media/OYi9aHmdp5pWT4Axneo

Here's the fond, 'cause I can't work phone and cook. https://awoo.space/media/z_KzN8n7BsizlM83ddo

Oh yeah, they're getting on great. Time to shake things up some. https://awoo.space/media/O5_SF59bTUPyNh02vW0