by Brian | Jan 26, 2012 | Recipes
Here’s another recipe in my green meals menu. This particular item was, however, tested out of marital necessity. “Back off.” Suzen put her hand on my chest and pushed me away. Not to be bitterly legalistic, but I started to assert my rights as a husband. Before...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes
Last month I posted this recipe for a classic Syrian dip that can only be described as addictive. For your Super Bowl party, I heartily recommend this combination of red peppers, bread, nuts, and spices. But, I just wanted to mention that Suzen and I have been...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Cucumbers are wonderfully versatile and refreshing. The flavor is unmatched for vivacious clarity. And while it once was a summer food alone,...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2012 | News
We are encouraged every day to “go green.” And while that is not always convenient, here is an easy, tasty menu for a green meal using cucumbers and scallions. These are two shades of green that are ideally flavor matched: Cucumber Martini Braised Scallions Cucumber...
by Brian | Jan 23, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
If you mention the name “Jacques Pepin” to someone at random, you stand a pretty good chance hearing, “That’s somebody I’ve heard of, although …” Foodies, of course, can pinpoint this name of one of the world’s top chefs. But non-foodies galore will look at you and...
