by Brian | Jan 25, 2013 | Recipes
In 1982, I bought a cookbook which has been my sidekick ever since. The Meringue Cookbook by Margaret Shakespeare was typical for its time: just under 10” X 7”, 220 pages, mediocre paper, no pictures. But great recipes for that fluffy stuff I just relish. Truth...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2013 | Recipes
Our friend Michele Scicolone earned her general’s four stars writing a slew of wonderful Italian cookbooks. Not Italian-American. Italian. She and her husband Charles must have traveled through every village and byway in Italy by now. You can trust her...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world …” Some actor named Bogart said that line in some movie. Decades ago. Gin had a lowly reputation then, but life changes. Lately upscale gins are being produced, primarily in England...
by Brian | Jan 23, 2013 | Recipes
Cassoulet is a charming word and a most delicious dish, filled with layers upon layers of flavors. Of course, making cassoulet is rather like running the marathon. It’s a journey. I began life as a “quarter miler” or 400 meter sprinter. When I took up...
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by Brian | Jan 22, 2013 | Recipes
Life evolves. I love my brownies but I am increasingly intrigued by blondies, with that butterscotch flavor that comes from a rich, eggy brown sugar batter. I still like chocolate. As in chocolate chips. And I’m now increasing fond of dulce de leche. So,...
