Intrapericardial placement and adequate positioning of the pericardial biopsy sheath is another important step influencing the feasibility of the procedure. This stage failed in the present study in 4.0% to 7.7% of patients because of predominantly posterior pericardial effusion.
Charcuterie Platter. Derived from the French word for cooked meat, charcuterie is a platter of fine cooked and dry-cured meats with various garnishes that's served as an appetizer. This platter serves up a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Cooking Tips Our Most Popular Appetizer Recipe... Ever.
Author Notes: I took a charcuterie class a few months back, and have been obsessed with making sausages ever since. I've pored over Ruhlman's Charcuterie, Fergus Henderson's Nose to Tail Eating, and a zillion blogs to feed my obsession. Of all the sausages I've made, the merguez is the one I reach for first. It's quick to cook and pairs with so many side dishes. The secret to great merguez is in the harissa. There are many recipes on the web, and many varieties on the shelf.