by Brian | Jun 21, 2013 | Restaurant Reviews
The 4th of July approaches. Dessert is needed. There is nothing more American than blueberry pie on the 4th of July. For this treat, which we tested last weekend, Suzen turned to Great Pies and Tarts by Carole Walter. Carole is a friend, a wonderful author, and truly...
by Brian | Jun 20, 2013 | Cookbook Review
It’s awkward to come clean in public, but I have a problem. I travel to France with grand intentions, flying to Paris loaded with guidebooks about things to do throughout the country. To do, that is, after just a couple of days in Paris. A couple of days becomes a few...
by Brian | Jun 19, 2013 | Cookbook Review
Gin. Suzi’s favorite. And — vodka and rum aside — mine, too. No, actually when she wants a gin and tonic I make one for me, too. And I’m always impressed with that biting freshness. Then, too, there...
by Brian | Jun 18, 2013 | Photography
Suzie and I love our blog and the ability to share with your our culinary journeys. We’ve learned, from your responses and from what is happening on other food sites, that the opening picture is often worth far more than just 1000 words. If you compare...
by Brian | Jun 17, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I was making sangria this weekend and I had two assets: time and a great Cab. Time was important because like many of you I am often tempted to “throw sangria together” at the last moment — or perhaps the last hour. I do give it time to chill,...
