by Brian | Jan 31, 2011 | Recipes
What makes a great guacamole? Brian and I don’t have a single favorite, but we do like a spicy version that uses hot pickles and the pickle juice instead of jalapenos. The pickles are southwestern and as incendiary as any jalapeno, just sweeter. In time for Super Bowl...
by Suzi | Jan 29, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
When making cocktails, a sweet-sour mix is a staple for your bar. Yes, you can buy mixes in a bottle and they do have “soury” taste. But they don’t taste fresh and bright. Cocktails have few ingredients and if one of them is less than superior, you...
by Suzi | Jan 29, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
If I say “Chicken Wings” what comes to mind? Oh, Buffalo Chicken Wings. Deep red in color, fiery hot, and addicting. We have a favorite restaurant nearby in New York City, a place called Walkers with a classic tin ceiling, wonderful staff, and the best wings in New...
by Brian | Jan 28, 2011 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“Another chocolate cake?” Suzen was not pleased. “No, this is a test for you,” I said. “It looks chocolate,” she insisted. “It happens to be chocolate,” I said with some irritation. I put the spatula down. “As I just said, this is for you. It is an oven test.” “Oh,...
by Brian | Jan 27, 2011 | Recipes
Coming in the next few days are some recipes for chicken wings. Now, for many of us, the wings are incidental. It’s the dip that matters. And for many of us, the “dip” has to be cheesy. Thing is, blue cheese dips are often, shall we say, harsh. They have a bite that...
