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Michael Siemon

In article >,
(Victor Sack) wrote:

> maxine > wrote:
>
> > On Sep 5, 12:29*am, (Victor Sack) wrote:
> > > maxine in ri > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have a recipe that calls for a 3-4 lb brisket, and a 750 ml bottle
> > > > of wine.
> > >
> > > Coq au vin
> > > - Julia Child: 3 cups of wine (plus some Cognac); 2 1/2 to 3 lbs chicken
> > > (and some bacon)
> > >
> > > Boeuf à la bourguignonne
> > > - Julia Child: 3 cups of wine (and some Cognac), 3 lbs beef
> >
> > Hmmm, those are smaller quantities of liquid per chunks of meat,
>
> Not in Julia's case. 3 cups is 710 ml for 3 lbs of beef; your recipe
> calls for a bit more beef and 750 ml of wine, so the quantities are
> comparable.
>
> Victor

Julia subtly allows the cook a nice sip of wine to finish off the bottle.