by Suzi | Aug 21, 2010 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
Before you say something like, “Another brownie recipe, does this man not have a limit?” I just want to tell you that I believe in democracy. This summer at Cooking by the Book, this has been the most requested dessert. By far. People just love brownies. Call it...
by Suzi | Aug 20, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
Chicken. Chicken tastes like chicken. And that consistency is occasionally going to create culinary boredom. “Chicken, again!” someone at the table will moan. This recipe is not just an antidote for boredom. This dish is for anyone who loves sweetness and heat. When I...
by Brian | Aug 18, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
This cocktail, from Difford’s Guide, is call a Ray Gun, and comes with a side note that is a warning: “not for the faint-hearted.” Oh, there’s a kick, from the Chartreuse, one of those mystical European creations. Made in France by monks, the liqueur is alcohol with...
by Suzi | Aug 17, 2010 | Really Simple, Recipes
There are some food combinations you should never consider. Ever had habanero whipped cream? Bad idea. It’s one of those things that triggers 911 calls and long nights in the emergency room where you watch some very foolish people get wheeled in. You know: “But, gee,...
by Suzi | Aug 16, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary
Sometimes I overlook things. Sometimes those things are big. I recently blogged about a cocktail, Alice in Wonderland, from a superior book, Difford’s Encyclopedia of Cocktails. I love this book and highly recommend it to you all. Here are more reasons to consider it....
