197891 Wed Nov 13 12:18:26 -0800 2002 6 18 Manhattan 0 1055632 I'm roasting a Belle Rouge chicken tonight and would really appreciate any tips. Paul, at the farmer's market said that if done correctly, the meat of a Belle Rouge chicken can be as tender and delicious as lobster. Would love to hear your suggestions and tips for doing it right! Thanks in advance. Wed Nov 13 12:18:26 -0800 2002 0 bbecker 1 1055641 Hey bbecker, I picked up a belle rouge this am too! I recently tried the Marcella Hazan upside down roasting method and the bird was so juicy and tender but unfortunately lacking in lots of flavor. So while I would rec starting breast side down, I'm going to add other stuff tonight. Oh, and since this question is more of a "general topic," why not post there? Link: http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/roastchickenwit.html Wed Nov 13 13:01:36 -0800 2002 1055632 0 Abbylovi 1 1055669 Does the Belle Rouge chicken compare to that famoous poulet from France? And on that note, are Bresse chickens available for the common man in NYC, or does on have to traipse to an upscale French eatery for these... (actually, I've never even seen the Bresse chicken on the menu here, just Bresse pigeon, which I have no idea if that has AOC status...) Regards, L76 Wed Nov 13 15:11:45 -0800 2002 1055632 0 Lambretta76 2 1055671 Hi, I saw Bresse chickens at Fairway where the cafe is. THey're from Quebec though. Wed Nov 13 15:22:32 -0800 2002 1055669 0 MAB 3 1055727 The best place to ask would be the French Butcher 212.725.4165. Stay away from their quiche. Wed Nov 13 23:56:15 -0800 2002 1055671 0 miss liza J 4 1056339 We raise and sell the Belle Rouge as well as a more industry standard Cornish x Plymouth rock. We raise both types exactly the same on our own highly customized feed, and infact it was our regular birds that at first attracted culinary attention. The Belle Rouge does however have a slightly better flavour and if cooked just right an incredible texture. We are interested in trying some of the Bress on our feed but so far we haven't been able to source chicks. Mon Dec 02 21:47:37 -0800 2002 1055727 0 Paul & Alix 1 1055966 Omigod, is this the La Belle Rouge chicken raised by David Wilson in Kentucky? I read about it years ago, and was dying to try it, but he went out of business! Where did you find it?!? Sat Nov 16 16:50:27 -0800 2002 1055632 0 Fida