by Brian | Aug 8, 2014 | Recipes
We think we live in a world of change, that nothing is constant or steady. But that’s not true at all. For example, the first fudge was made in Baltimore in 1886 and sold for 40 cents a pound. Fudge still tastes about the same and 40 cents in 1886 translates,...
by Brian | Aug 8, 2014 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
This book is a celebration for a restaurant and its legendary chef. It’s a successful celebration. And it’s a cookbook that borders on being overwhelming. I’ve had my copy of Daniel for five months. I have not been procrastinating about this review....
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by Brian | Aug 7, 2014 | Recipes
Pear Honey. Don’t cheat now and look at the recipe at the bottom. Just pause and imagine what it might be. I’ll tell you now, it does not contain honey. Pickles & Preserves by Andrea Weigl is one of this year’s releases in the Savor the...
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by Brian | Aug 6, 2014 | Cookbook Review
When it comes to okra, author Virginia Willis understands folks divide into “love it” or “leave it” groups. Growing up in Louisiana where okra was in nearly every gumbo, Virginia believes the “leave it” folks deserve a second...
by Brian | Aug 6, 2014 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
Yesterday I posted a Coffee Nutella Ice Cream to be paired with this Killer Brownie. It’s dense and chocolaty. The crust, you can see from the picture, is thin and fragile. You could not frost these brownies, so ice cream is a sound way to...
