by Brian | Jul 22, 2011 | Recipes
The current heat is good for some things and certainly great for one: corn. The burst of heat now is letting your local corn plants create sugar in those kernels as they expand to the bursting point. So, it’s the perfect weekend to visit your farmers market and grab...
by Suzi | Jul 21, 2011 | Recipes
363 days ago, on July 23, 1010, I wrote this post on a hot day. Now, in 2011, much of the United States is baking in an even more intense heat wave. While many of us love the heat, it’s a time to be careful. We all need plenty of good fluids. Sodas and alcohol...
by Suzi | Jul 20, 2011 | Recipes
For my teambuilding programs at Cooking by the Book, I offer teams a choice of kitchen challenges, including our own version of Iron Chef. Our Market Basket Challenge lets a group break into individual teams. Each team has the same basket of ingredients and faces the...
by Suzi | Jul 19, 2011 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Husbands can never be fully trusted. Their intentions may seem saintly, but the facts too often belie that mystic hope. My husband, for example is constantly attempting to manipulate me. I grew up in Brooklyn, he in Oregon. I was immersed in culture, he in Oregon. I...
by Brian | Jul 16, 2011 | Food Styling for Foodies
I love blueberries. They are not sweet enough but that can be remedied. And, as a side benefit, they can be made to look oh so beautiful. And, as a side side benefit, you can make double use of the flavors. There is one issue with blueberries that can cause pause....
