1.   Although a primitive recording programme was in progress, the company evidently had to scrape the bottom of the barrel for material.

2.   Although we do not like to admit it, America seems addicted to scraping the bottom of the barrel.

3.   Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits left from the chicken and potatoes.

4.   Add it to the pan the birds were cooked in, and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula or wooden spoon to deglaze the pan.

5.   Add reduced cider, and bring to a simmer, scraping bottom of pan to free the browned bits.

6.   Add vinegar and wine, scraping bottom of pan to incorporate browned milk solids into sauce.

7.   Add wine, coffee, broth, brandy and bay leaf and scrape bottom of pot with a wooden spoon.

8.   Add cabernet sauvignon and mavrodaphne, and stir, scraping bottom of pan.

9.   Add reserved cooking liquid, and stir, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits.

10.   Add white wine and bring to a boil, scraping bottom of the pan.