by Brian | Dec 8, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary
“There are no little things.” That’s a quote from an old girl friend. She used to say it a lot, apparently because with her everything was a big thing. And finally there were so many big thing one night she slammed the door on the way out. I thought...
by Brian | Dec 6, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
We joined Netflix this weekend. I did the deed and told Suzen who was very happy. I told her about our profile, how we like science fiction and horror films. After I do this blog, I have to update the profile. Apparently, I really like romantic comedies and Bollywood...
by Suzi | Dec 5, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
There are times when you want the original. The real original. Not the new thing, not the bottled thing, not the artificial thing. We’ve had two days of sunshine with scattered clouds and snow showers. It’s beautiful to have golden sunlight dash each flake as it...
by Suzi | Dec 3, 2010 | Recipes
The Mimosa is a weekend tradition for many of us. Champagne and orange juice is a wonderful way to end one week and prepare for another. Of course, there is always variety in how that Mimosa is going to taste. There is natural variation depending on the champagne — or...
by Suzi | Dec 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
How do you know if a new cookbook is a classic, one that you will use and recommend forever? For me, it’s not immediate. I start scanning the book, time dissolves, and suddenly I return and realize that a very satisfying half hour has passed. I’m enthralled with...