by Brian | Jul 7, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
“You are just negative about everything.” Suzen was vehement and her hands were on her hips, a bad sign. “I am not, Suzen,” I responded. “I simply report on the world as it is.” “And for you it always half empty.”...
by Brian | Jul 5, 2011 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
I am a fan of meringue cookies, with fond remembrance of “Surprise Cookies” from my childhood. Mounds of meringue, colored yellow or green or red, and filled with chocolate chips. Fresh from the oven, the meringue was sugar heaven encasing those warm, gooey chips....
by Brian | Jul 3, 2011 | Recipes
Tomorrow’s post will be about the dessert I’m making for today’s 4th of July party. Our neighbors have an annual bash where the price of entry is one homemade pie. With forty people coming year and after year, the friendly competition is earnest....
by Suzi | Jul 2, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, Dessert Digest, Recipes
No, that title is not a mistake. It’s a step down a new ice cream path that you will find absolutely rewarding. Jeni Britton Bauer is an Ohio legend. She has created an ice cream empire based on loyalty which in turn comes from two things: exceptional quality and...