by Brian | May 15, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
There is an expression I dread to hear: “I’m over edge.” When Suzen says that, there is the threat of a tornado, flooding, or quake. Probably simultaneously. After a recent stressful event here, she looked at me and said, “I need a drink.” “Mojito?” I suggested her...
by Brian | May 14, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
How do you know if a restaurant is great even if you can’t eat there? Last weekend in Austin we went to Barley Swine, where Chef Bryce Gilmore has created an astonishing food palace. We met him a few weeks ago in New York City when Food and Wine had him shooting a...
by Brian | May 11, 2011 | Recipes
I’m not sure why or how, but I grew up thinking asparagus was the most disgusting vegetable ever. And since I had a long list of hated vegetables, asparagus was a dish I was sure I would never eat again. At some point in my life, I actually began to grow up. Cheap...
by Brian | May 7, 2011 | Recipes
On Wednesday, we were in Olive, New York. It was snowing a bit. The daffodils held their heads up nobly. Suzen searched for the car keys and escape. Today, Saturday, we are in Austin. No immediate threat of snow. Suzen is basking in the heat. But to offset the 90°,...
by Brian | May 6, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Yesterday’s post for Pineapple and Cucumber Guacamole called for half a pineapple. What to do with other half? You can be healthy and just eat it. You might be thirsty. If so, here is a very quick way to make a blender full of pina coladas. No pineapple juice. That...
