by Brian | Nov 18, 2011 | Recipes
“How long have you had these symptoms?” the doctor asked me. “A week or two,” I answered. “About a month at this level. Decades at a reduced level.” Suzen was contributing to my diagnosis. I did not appreciate the “decades” bit. “So,” the doctor continued,...
by Brian | Nov 15, 2011 | Recipes
I think everyone has heard about Bananas Foster, but I would wager that not many of you have had it. It may appear too showy, or something only a restaurant could do — probably only a restaurant in New Orleans. Too boozy perhaps, and there is the fire thing involved....
by Suzi | Nov 14, 2011 | Recipes
“I said a bite, not half.” Sometimes my husband can be a pig. “I, um, uh,” Brian kept chewing. “I actually like this.” “So did I.” I turned, walked back into Amy’s Bread at Chelsea Markets at 15th Street. Before the Meat District became upscale, I worked just across...
by Brian | Nov 11, 2011 | Recipes
Cookbook season is now in high swing. The cookbook section of every bookstore is overflowing with a bevy of wonderful new books. While we all hear stories about how tough times are in publishing, sales of cookbooks are up. And the publishers have responded this fall...
by Brian | Nov 10, 2011 | Recipes
“Please. Today. Before I come back.” There was a desperate tone Suzen’s voice. She was off to the grocery store to stock up for a Sunday dinner party. She would be bringing home lots of items that needed a spot in the refrigerator. There was no room at the inn. Or in...