Tarragon saying “I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.” Fernand Point French chef and restaurateur and is considered to be the father of modern French cuisine was quoted as saying “A Bearnaise sauce is simply an egg yolk, a shallot, a little tarragon vinegar, and butter, but it takes years of practice for the result to be perfect.” Tarragon Tarragon ("Artemisia dracunculus"), also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family. It is widespread in the wild across much of Eurasia and North America,
Chaudfroid sauce pheasant, duck and hard-boiled eggs, in which the cold sauce is used to coat the cold meat. Chaudfroid sauce has also been used as a topping for cold galantine, terrine and sweetbread dishes. The sauce serves to add flavor to meats and dishes and to decorate them. Chaudfroid sauce can provide the appearance of smoothness to meats, and such dishes are sometimes garnished with parsley or watercress atop the sauce. Chaudfroid sauce can be prepared using a pre-made "fumet" (reduced stock) from meats and game meats, along with ingredients such as demi glace, liquid essence of truffles, and Port or