by Brian | Sep 22, 2014 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Galettes are one of the happiest recipes you can imagine. They are bursting with flavor, flavor that is obvious from that open face. Ah, the open face. So much, much easier to make a galette than a “perfect pie” crust. There is nothing wrong with being...
by Brian | Sep 22, 2014 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
This is a lovely and important book. Now, I know what you are thinking. British cuisine? Isn’t it, well, you know rather not terrific? Stop it. Stop it now. You need some tolerance and some curiosity. And when you absorb this book’s lively history lesson,...
by Brian | Sep 21, 2014 | Recipes
It has been a cold summer, record cold. So it took time for the sun to bake sweetness into the carrots. Finally, finally Suzen and I have found “sweet ones” at our local farmers market. Actually, with this recipe, carrots of any age or sweetness...
by Brian | Sep 20, 2014 | Recipes
Is it possible to ever tire of blue cheese dressing? Can you serve it without the bacon crumbles? I suppose if I went 20 or 25 days straight, I might begin to show a patina of disdain. I’m not sure. And, for sure, I am not going to try. This is one dish that I...
by Brian | Sep 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
How do you eat? Literally. Figuratively. Forks and knieves but also noses and eyes. “What are you going to do with these?” I asked Suzen. I was holding some very fresh and fragrant plums. “Put them in the bowl,” she said. “You want...
