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Testing, bonjour Kate! I don't have any questions yet.

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Kate, it is reassuring to know that we can cheat with the basics for cassoulet, like the French do. I have made it from scratch but getting the right ingredients can be a trial in the UK

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Absolutely! There’s a time and place for everything!

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I bought your book and then an antique cassole from Veronique in Toulouse. It is a 6 person size. It is a treasured item.

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Loved everything in this LIVE! I lived in the 17th as a student and am pushing myself to become fluent in French “again” , re learn French cooking etc! Reading my 7S Julia Child’s book “My Life In France”. Loving every page!

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ever use stock for the bean soaking liquid. Good or bad idea?

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No need to Chad. You are making your own stock with the beans and charcuterie. Simple!

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Thanks! And, again thanks for this online q and a - very helpful to us novices!

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It has been so useful, thank you Kate.

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Thank you so much for doing this today!

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I’m really enjoying watching your live transmission (from Quebec), Kate. You must be a busy lady - you write, you cook, you host guests, you garden, you research, you visit antique stores, and you probably do much more too….. I would like to know how you make time to do all you do?

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Hah! I also nap, rest, and get long night's of sleep. But I love my life and celebrate as much as I can each day. No time for negativity!

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Kate I am utterly miffed I missed you, I had hot tea to hand ready and there was a knock at the door from my neighbour and I knew I was doomed! Bless her she can talk and she did!

I just listened through... Cassoulet tips all duly noted - thank you!

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Oh not to worry Susie- IRL neighbors are more important than any other diversion. I value mine more than anything else!

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I absolutely love this! One of best things we ever had cassoulet at a small neighborhood restaurant in Castelnaudary the night before we ventured out on the Canal du Medi. Recommended by one of the locals at the marina where we rented our boat. I have both of your books and truly enjoyed your talk!

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Weren't you lucky! I remember my own first cassoulet in Castelnaudary and glad the bar was set so high. Thanks for watching!

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Fantastic info! Happy new year!

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I just watched the recording - this was great! I bought your book when I lived in Northern California and bought a beautiful cassole from Crockett Pottery. I now live in the SW France near Pau and plan to make cassoulet for our New Year's Eve dinner. Your video was a great refresher - thank you!

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So great to hear from you, Tamara, and welcome to Southwest France! You're very close to Tarbais bean country, too. Profitez bien!

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Merci et je vous souhaite une bonne année!

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Kate, I loved this video, history and tutorial! You are brilliant and this is fascinating. I think this is similar to cassoeula here in northern Italy. Do you know?

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