by Brian | Jul 31, 2014 | Agua Fresca, Recipes
How can you drink a peach? This is the latest agua fresca recipe in this summer’s agua fresca marathon. And it’s a delight. From The Perfect Peach, the key to this successful recipe is the first ingredient: 2 gushy peaches. The authors of The Perfect...
by Brian | Jul 30, 2014 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
I officially now no longer think of “vegetarian” as a four letter word. I’m ashamed to admit that I once harbored certain prejudices. I’ve grown past it all. Not on my own. I had help. I had Vegetarian Grilling. If you still harbor dark...
by Brian | Jul 30, 2014 | Recipes
This recipe is from Yucatan by David Sterling. David knows Yucatan inside out: the homes, the markets, the small shops, the restaurants, and the street food. This dish is a street food staple, sometimes available on weekdays and always on weekends. This version...
by Brian | Jul 29, 2014 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, News
Charles Dickens once wrote, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” If you love books and check the news about publishing, that quote can often come to mind. We hear about the imminent death of the printed book. Yet, Amazon is manufacturing...
by Brian | Jul 29, 2014 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Some trends can be silly. You’ve had some clothing or a hairdo that you would just prefer to never see again — and you are so very happy Facebook wasn’t around when you indulged. Other trends are significant and even good for you. Kale is one of...
