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People always
ask us: "what's your secret?
Why do so many women get weak at the
knees when they have dinner at your
place?" One reason is that women are not
allowed to do anything in our dining room
other than sit, eat, and look beautiful. They
aren't allowed to help with any menial task
(setting table, folding napkins, etc.) and, God
forbid, clean up. Otherwise, it could be that
we’re just damn charming…
3 large chicken egg yolks
a few spoons of fresh herbs
4 spoons of lemon juice
1 to 1 1/2 cup of olive oil
24 quail eggs
salt and fresh pepper
First the Mayonnaise: Put
the yolks, salt, and
half of the lemon juice in a bowl and whisk
until smooth. Whisk in the oil very smoothly
and slowly at first, a few drops at a time, and
more generously as you progress. Do this
with patience. Whisk in the remaining half
of the lemon juice.
Let the mixture sit refrigerated for a few
hours. If you want herbed mayonnaise, add
selected herbs prior to refrigeration (for this
recipe we recommend fresh tarragon or dill).
Meanwhile, deal with the quail eggs: Drop
them in boiling water. Turn off the heat and
let sit for 10 minutes. Get the servants to
peel them. Salt and top off with a bit of
herbed mayonnaise.
Serves 24 cannibal quails
or two humans.
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