La Dombes, Ain, France
Veloutéde Gaudes
(CornMeal Velouté)
Inthe Bressan dialect, “gaudes” refers to corn flour or corn meal. The natives of the region of Ain eat a great deal of cornmeal, one of the reasons they’re often called “ventres jaunes”– yellow bellies.
Slicethreeonions veryfinely and cook them in butter until they are slightly golden. Mix a small amount of chicken broth into a ladleful of corn meal to make a paste and add tothe onions with more chicken broth. Beat vigorously and simmer for one-halfhour. Add sixteen ounces of crème frâiche, correct the seasoning andserve veryhot.
This recipe will make four servings.
La Pyramide, Vienne, France
Evenif certain guests make a “frown soup,” always keep a smile.
Onemust be able to withstand a disagreeable remark. Strong spirits hold no grudges.
-- Fernand Point
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