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Food Styling by Delores Custer

I am not a betting man, but I have an almost sure bet for you. Which artist have you seen the most works by? I know, and soon you’ll know why. We all have our favorite artists. Monet, Rembrandt, Rothko, … We may have seen their works live in a museum, we have coffee...

Shrimp Tomatillo Cocktail

At Cooking by the Book in New York City, we do culinary outward bound events. Firms come to our kitchen and prepare a meal together, often with kitchen challenges. Their night’s menu has been set in advance, from a quarterly menu featuring fresh seasonal ideas. We are...

Smitty’s Birdland Sauce #2

Our friend Howard Werner is a world-class wood sculptor. He crafts large, breathtaking pieces that can be found in museums around the country. He’d happily prepare a piece for your home! Howard studied at R.I.T in Rochester, New York. Howard’s other passion is...

Potato Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This potato salad recipe defies the rule that very good food cannot be made in a hurry. This salad is delicious with an intensely sour dressing that coats the potatoes, will coat your ongue, and just might motivate you to open up a beer. Green Goddess Dressing has...

Rioja Sangria

Last week I posted a Cosecha Sangria, a deliciously red mix of wine and fruit.  Here’s a second sangria based on a classic Rioja. This one uses a different liqueur, Pom, the pomegranate liqueur. This is a sweet sangria, one that needs little time in the refrigerator...