Miscellaneous with pancetta

12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), unpeeled 2 ounces sliced pancetta* or 3 bacon slices, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups[...]

For the sauce: A bottle of red wine (preferably from Burgundy) 1-2 carrots 1 large or 2 small onions A bay leaf A sprig of fresh thyme A sprig of parsley For[...]

14 quart chicken stock 16 lb Great Northern white beans, washed and liquid removed 6 x 5-lb. ducks 3 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper 10 sprg[...]