by Suzi | May 31, 2010 | Recipes
I’m a fan of potato salad and have amassed a generous collection of recipes. Potato salad is bit like guacamole: ubiquitous in the summer and always different. Beyond potato and mayo, there are many options for ingredients: celery, hardboiled egg, … Ah, I’ve stepped...
by Suzi | May 29, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
No egg. No cream. Little sugar. What kind of dessert is this? Delicious actually. I like dessert and Brian loves it. It’s the most important part of the meal for him. And lately, his concept of starting the meal with dessert has gotten a kind of attention. Serving a...
by Suzi | May 28, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
This weekend is Memorial Day in the United States and many of us will be going to parties where food and beverages will be in abundance. These parties are often in the afternoon and we expect hot days ahead. What better treat to bring to a party than a pitcher or two...
by Suzi | May 27, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
It might surprise you, but but my husband does not alway succeed in the kitchen. And when he fails, I just love to help. “Did you rush again? Were you impatient? Did you measure that liquid in a dry measure cup?” I’ll query him to find out the truth and after...
by Suzi | May 26, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary
Here is a very, very, very simple recipe. And yet it is totally delicious and refreshing. Flavored waters are a staple of Mexican cuisine. On a warm day, and better on a hot one, sitting with a glass of freshly made aqua fresca can simply make a dizzy world seem calm....