Just for the fond of it. . .

Have you ever cooked something and when you were finished you noticed a lot of little leftover remnant in the bottom of the pan. How many times have you simply wiped the pan out or put in the dishwasher? Well, in the eyes of some chefs this is an offense punishable by life from the kitchen. It is not that serious, however that stuff in the bottom of the pan is very valuable and is the base for amazing things to come. The technical term for the leftover pan bits is fond. When you add a liquid to the fond in the hot pan you are de-glazing the pan and releasing all the flavor. This process is is the base for many pan sauces and allows you to create a delicious sauce in a few minutes.