"What have you got your hat on for?"
"Oh, I don't know, it seems safer on my head, the way things are going around here."
Bette Davis is "That Certain Woman" in the 1937 movie of the same name. It is a complicated plot and at one point even her maid doesn't know what is going on. Her hat just seems safer on her head. Hats were such a symbol for being dressed and so she is ready for whatever is next. They can be a comfort at certain times because of this.
The movies of the 1930's are the best for hat and clothes watching. Usually lots of the latest fashions and many costume changes. I could watch Bette Davis in anything, and she was so young in the 30's. But already had her signature moves. That particular way of walking, hips first, the upwards glance with her big eyes. And she really looked great in hats and clothes.
Chicken paired with classic vegetables is always a comfort meal. You know what to expect, but it always satisfies. Like watching a classic Bette Davis movie.
Comfort Chicken
serves 2 people
3 big chicken thighs, poached in aromatics and cut into bite size pieces; set aside
6 small potatoes, boiled whole, mixed with 1 tbs. butter, 2 tbs. chopped parsley and 1/2 tsp. sea salt; set aside
1 tbs. butter
1 tbs. olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, sliced
10 baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbs. chopped fennel fronds
salt to taste
Melt the butter with the olive oil, sauté the fennel until it starts to caramelize, add the carrots and continue to cook until they are tender. Add the cooked chicken, peas and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cream thickens a little. Remove from the heat and stir in the fennel fronds and salt to taste.
Serve with the boiled potatoes.
Comfort chicken and 'that certain woman'...always good.
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