by Brian | Feb 3, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
I don’t want to get into a debate about global warming. I’m a scientist so I respect the recent evidence that something is happening. Thing is, whether you just look at the history of the ice ages or go back for tens of millions of years, there have been significant...
by Brian | Feb 2, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
This week’s blogs are focused on foodie needs for the Super Bowl. While you may be watching from somewhere with a chill factor of zero or below, the game will be in warm Miami. And I’ve just blogged some spicy nachos to nibble on. So, what you all need is a cooling...
by Brian | Feb 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
My personal culinary debt to Mexico is great: margaritas, Caesar salad, and nachos. If you just add chicken wings, marshmallow fluff, and brownies, I think that constitutes a completely balanced diet. According to Kate Heykoe, author of Macho Nachos, these addictive...
by Brian | Feb 1, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Many drink recipes, including my margarita, use sugar syrup as an essential ingredient. For some beverages, including that margarita, a citrus-flavored sugar syrup can boost the flavor. Making a citrus syrup is just as easy as making a standard one. Try this recipe...
by Brian | Feb 1, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
If you are looking for an elegant meal, particularly if you need something for a Super Bowl party, think chili. Oh, I know what just crossed your mind. Chili? How unexciting can that be? How did chili get such a confused reputation? It’s more than just an issue of...
