LE CŒUR

HEART

BEEF, VEAL, LAMB OR DUCK HEART
can be purchased fresh or frozen from specialty butchers or poultry stores
may need to be ordered ahead of time
if frozen, thaw in fridge overnight
remove the veins at the base

A HOLLOW, MUSCULAR ORGAN, OVOID IN SHAPE AND LOCATED IN THE THORACIC CAVITY.THE CENTRAL MOTOR FOR CIRCULATING BLOOD

Given such a definition, sensitive souls and delicate taste buds quiver in anticipation at the idea of sampling this delicacy. High in protein: ‘Have some heart, you’ll be strong!’ Low in fat: ‘Small belly, big heart!’ It’s high time we brought the benefits of this choice food, full of emotion, up to date. The heart has a simple and democratic generosity that’s all its own: ‘If you have many riches, give some of your wealth; if you have little, give your heart.’ In fact, you need heart to cook. ‘Ah! You have such a good heart!’ another friend told me, tears in his eyes, remembering a fine, generous and tasty dish.

We offer our hearts to give pleasure (the duck is a perfect example) and we open our hearts to share pleasure, as a well-bred calf would say. Don’t overdo it, though — heartburn can quickly spoil the moment.