Humble food for humble folk...

  

Inspired by this article , i ate the most humble meal that I could muster. Preserved (dried and salt cured) duck, stir fried greens, a bowl of rice with a dollop of preserved spicy tofu.

I was deeply touched by this man and his quest. His journey reminded me so much of my humble ancestry as well. Though I have never visited my ancestral village, I have seen pictures and it looks just like his! Anyway, it reminded me so much of my humble ancestry and that served as inspiration for dinner.

The duck, by the way, was cured by my very own father in the back yard on the laundry line! It's his annual ritual. When I was a wee lad, I think fondly back to the look on those horrified kids whenever they would visit. I lived in a multi-culti neighbourhood anyway so when the Italians and Greeks were making tomato sauce and wine and salami in the fall, my dear ol dad was out dryin meats. (pork, beef and duck)

Not so humble food...

  

A few nights later, I wasn't feeling so humble anymore and so I decided to make something fabulous for dinner.
Voila! Pan roasted duck breast drizzles with a lemon-ginger dressing and served atop organic mesclun greens with a side of mango salsa. Despite its cheeky name, the Cono Sur Pinot Noir was a perfect match for this dish. It has a fruity and elegant bouquet which complemented the duck rather well. This is an atypical pinot and works quite well as an everyday pinot. It has the right elements when the occasion or meal does not call for Shiraz or Cab Sav. I suspect it would be nice with salmon as well. At less than $10 a bottle, it's a definite steal! Save your Richebourgs for a special occasion. hahahhaha :)