“Hoping they soak up the lovely flavors.”
“Tricky to find; creator didn't account for the volume of a whole bird.”
“Very aromatic; creator is excited to see how they taste.”
“Normally pairs well with chicken; testing with pheasant.”
“not a lot since there will likely be one more mesh straining before the festivities”
“Chickpeas hold up pretty well against the heat and I like the extra herbal flavors that this can imparts.”
“To enrich the broth and add a little bit more salt content”
“It is a solid 6 out of 10”
Fairly herbal due to parsley and cumin; beef chuck and chickpeas are holding up well.
The creator had to siphon off some broth to make room for the whole pheasant. He considered straining the stew but decided against it.