by Brian | Apr 12, 2015 | Recipes
This recipe comes from The Philosopher’s Kitchen: Recipes from Ancient Greece and Rome for the Modern Cook. Author Francine Segan is part cookbook author, part historian. In this book she offer a bounty of ancient recipes. Some are really ancient, translated...
by Brian | Apr 11, 2015 | Recipes
I'm posting this on Saturday. Perhaps tonight or tomorrow night, you need a deeply satisfying dish for your family or for a party. As you can see, this dish is brilliant visually and it will be equally enjoyable on your palate. From Mexican Flavors by...
by Brian | Apr 10, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
You probably eat apples — yes, pie counts! But what do you know about them? And how can enjoy them oh so much more? There is a wealth of insight and inspiration in Apples of Uncommon Character by Rowan Jacobsen. A wealth presented with great entertainment and...
by Brian | Apr 10, 2015 | Recipes
I have never understood why trout is not more popular. Growing up in Oregon, we had trout more often than salmon — the two fish are first cousins actually. I enjoyed trout as a kid with a particular intense yet sweet flavor. Around the world, and trout are found...
by Brian | Apr 9, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
As lovers of Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisines — oh, no, they are not the same at all — Suzi and I are fans of Jane Butel who for 35 years has been writing books about both these monuments to chiles and spice. We enjoy all of her many books but...
