by Brian | May 11, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
Suzen and I are glad so many of you world-wide are enjoying this blog. We have several hundred readers a day and our readership spans the globe. Readers in over 80 countries have sampled our recipes. We hope that you continue to enjoy our blog and we encourage you to...
by Brian | May 11, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Yesterday I suggested an intriguing appetizer: roasted olives with herbs, orange zest, and vinegars. You can’t start a dinner party with just one appetizer and finding something to complement those roasted olives requires some imagination. Suzen has imagination....
by Brian | May 10, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
I am not a fan of olives. I just never got into them. I love foods with a tang: capers, anchovies, and vinegars. But olives, no, I find the flavor too intense and direct. I have been told, by my olive-loving wife, that I just need to taste more. I have yet to summon...
by Brian | May 8, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
We just gave a dinner party for friends, who have become serious foodies. They’ve cooked the last three meals at their place, with each dinner being an even more elaborate feast. It’s not a competitive thing, but Suzen and I felt we owed them a knockout meal as...
by Brian | May 6, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dessert Digest, Recipes
In the United States, we are just three days from Mother’s Day. There are many traditions to follow on that day. One of those is to provide breakfast in bed. For fathers, husbands, and children who do not often cook, this can be a challenge. What can you defrost that...
