by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | News
Just so you folks know, everything and everybody at Cooking by the Book in Lower Manhattan is fine. Well, the power is is out, won’t be back for a few more days and we are going to have to purge our refrigerators. We live a quarter mile from the Hudson,...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Fall is upon us. Fruit abounds and there are many ways to use it. “I’m going to make this so we can deglaze with it. Think of the flavors,” I said. “That would be flambe,” Suzen rebutted. “I’m not setting fire to this,”...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | Recipes
Chili or chile? Bean only, meat only, or both? My son Michael settled on “chili” and has offered this chili recipe at the annual Halloween party for years. It’s a great recipe, full of meat and beans. It’s easily scaled up for a party size and...
by Brian | Oct 29, 2012 | Recipes
This recipe is for anyone who loves cashews, bacon, and sugar. Okay, it’s not a kosher recipe, but in that case you can see how to quickly modify this for use in Israel, Muslim lands, or places where bacon is not loved. This is a brilliant way to serve up...
by Brian | Oct 28, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
If you are throwing a party, like a Halloween party, here’s a way to spice up the beverages. Add a swizzle stick that evokes fear, concern, or a giggle. The one shown here uses lime slices, maraschino cherries and cloves. Arrange the pieces...
