by Brian | Jun 28, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
So, I begin with a mea culpa. I have a tough time frosting cakes. Mine never look like the ones in the book and it was the picture in the book that first drew me to this recipe. But then there was more. If you read this blog, you know that I am a sucker for roulades,...
by Brian | Jun 27, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Thirsty? Nothing can quite match watermelon. I’ve actually started eating it by the chunk. But, but, my preference is always to have some liquid I can drink. Those watermelon chunks may be tasty but they would not easily slide down my throat. Of course, on a hot...
by Brian | Jun 24, 2013 | Recipes
That picture above there? It’s not good. I had to get a stock photo and play with Photoshop. Why didn’t I already have a picture of a boneless leg of lamb? Well, the simple fact it, Suzen and I don’t eat lamb that much. We like it, we do cook lamb — by the leg...
by Brian | Jun 23, 2013 | Cookbook Review, Recipes
Here’s the thing about New York City. It’s actually pretty small. I can prove that. Thursday night Suzen had finished a Cooking by the Book team building event for a client, 40 people cooking in our kitchen. Loud fun. They had started early, so they were all...
by Brian | Jun 22, 2013 | Cookbook Review, Recipes
Summer has arrived. Perhaps a bit soggy, but it’s here. Time to finally clean the grill and begin the summer rituals. I love grilling. And Suzen loves it even more. I think because it moves the mess from the kitchen to outdoors where I am totally responsible for...
