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Filet mignon is French, of course, with filet meaning "thick slice" and mignon meaning "dainty." Filet mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin (called the short loin) which is found on the back rib cage of the animal.This area of the animal isn't weight-bearing, thus the connective tissue isn't toughened by exercise resulting in extremely tender meat.This also means that the meat lacks some of the flavor held by meat that has the bone attached...

If you're prepared to teach your kids how exactly to cook, here are a few simple strategies for teaching them the fundamentals, and providing them with skills which will last them an eternity!First of most, think safety.Any child which has to stand on excrement or chair to be able to reach the stove is too young to cook.Start youngsters off by permitting them to help set and clear the table, gathering ingredients, and stirring, mixing or adding ingredients...