Comments on: The Goose of Christmas Past

By: David Leite

David Leite — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:38:54 +0000

Dale, I’m so happy you enjoy the post. Too bad you didn’t have a goose at Christmas! Happy 2012. May it bring all you desire.

By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:47:32 +0000

Just had to re-read this tale. It makes me laugh with its self-depracating humour. We had Christmas at Grandma’s, and my daughter brought the turkey. Thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours.

By: David Leite

David Leite — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:23:59 +0000

molly, what an interesting method. Do you add the hot water to help render the fat or to keep the pan from drying out?

By: molly

molly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:11:28 +0000

hi David,

I read your note about the goose. being a jewish descendent, I learn from an aunt how to make it. first cut it in pieces and then put lots of chop garlic, leave it in the fridge (very well wrap if you dont want the smell) for about 5 days, and then you put it in a roasting pan, add salt and start roasting it. add a little of hot water once in a while until it is tender and with a dark brown color. when we were little we enjoy a lot thid dish.

sorry my spelling but my mother tongue is spanish.

good luck

By: David Leite

David Leite — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:51:18 +0000

Thanks, Chef Dennis. Yes, it seems every year The One asks for a goose, and I comply. It’s not my favorite kind of bird, but, hey, it’s the holidays–a time of giving. Here’s wish you a prosperous and delicious New Year.

By: David Leite

David Leite — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:49:43 +0000

Thank you, Sofia. And a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, too.

By: Chef Dennis

Chef Dennis — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:16:53 +0000

What a wonderfully told story! I’m glad to see you got over your fear of goose, and do have to commend you for being brave enough to give another try, although I’m sure your cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds since that first attempt!

Cheers and best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!
Dennis

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:11:48 +0000

Brilliant tale, David, wonderfully told – a tale to tell every Christmas right after a bit of Dickens. A very Merry & Joyous Holiday Season to you and yours!

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:40:44 +0000

You did. And I replied to your reply. But it posted as a new comment. Oh, technology … .

By: David Leite

David Leite — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:43:25 +0000

I most certainly did. I think I replied….