by Brian | May 12, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Ultimate is one of those words that just might seem a bit egotistical. The ultimate? The best? “Best drink ever,” Suzen beamed at me. She meant it. “How did you do this?” “Sugar,” I said. “I know that. What else?” “Aperol.” “No. Tell me the truth or I’ll be...
by Brian | May 11, 2013 | Recipes
If I say Chicago, what food snaps into your mind. Pizza? Dogs? Cabbage rendered in a thousand different ways? That’s a dangerous topic to ask a person from New York, the home of true pizza and the world’s best hot dogs. And, and, which city has won more World Series?...
by Brian | May 10, 2013 | Cookbook Review
Buried treasure. Somewhere in our childhoods, we all encounter a story or tale with buried treasure found and adored. So, for many of us, part of life is that search for that treasure. It may be golden coins or golden locks. Or golden pieces of cake....
by Brian | May 9, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
When Suzen and I lie in bed, we have discussions. Like, what are making for dessert to take to our friends’ dinner party the next night. Thanks to Vintage Cakes by Julie Richardson this discussion was lengthy and productive. In tomorrow’s post, I’m going to review...
by Brian | May 8, 2013 | Techniques
“Can you weigh that, please?” Suzen asked me. We were making a cake. I had the cup already filled with brown sugar. There were two ways to think about her request: pain in the ass or a wise measure. Since it was my wife asking me, it was a wise measure....
