I mentioned taking another crack at a Bolognese ragù over the weekend, and it came out pretty good for a second effort, especially considering MrsBlue's insistence I use ground beef, rather than a more traditional combination of pork and veal (due to the sources of them being iffy and creepy, respectively). Even after meddling, she was dubious about sharing this carnivorous delight with me, but that was before she smelled it cooking. By the time it was done late in the evening, she demanded a small standalone serving immediately, and by noon the next day that she suggested we make pasta for lunch, so I think I won her over. This success should help me make the case for using the proper meats next time, but in any event, I am happy with the progress in creating one of my favorite dishes.

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