by Brian | Mar 30, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews, News
“YOU DID WHAT?” Suzen’s voice can be very loud when she screams. “It was Michael’s idea. He asked Daniel and Reid,” I said. When in doubt, first blame your son [that would be Michael] and then both grandchildren [Daniel...
by Brian | Mar 29, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“Do you want to make dessert?” I asked my grandson Daniel last week in Austin. “YES.” The kid is definitely a good branch on the family tree. “What should we make?” I’m thinking cookies, brownies, cake, … “Pie,” Daniel said with confidence. “Uh, sure. What kind?” I...
by Brian | Mar 29, 2012 | Recipes
Have you ever gotten to a recipe on the web and not had a clue how you made it there? Well, this time I do know every step of my path. My grandson wanted a...
by Brian | Mar 28, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Graham cracker crust is a staple for many pies, particularly the summer pies that will soon be enticing us. Getting a “crust” ready-made from the store is one option, and a bad one. Those ready-made creatures are often too thin, dry, and stale. They are a poor match...
by Brian | Mar 27, 2012 | Recipes
Winter? What winter? We don’t need no freezing winter? It’s warm enough to go outside and barbeque! Time to toss aside those snow shovels that loyally sat at the ready for months. Time to dig out the barbeque tongs, the chips, the gas, and get grilling. License...
