by Brian | Oct 22, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
This is a lifestyle book with a major component of lovely recipes from the very talented Amber Rose. Her two co-authors, Sadie Frost and Holly Davidson, are sisters and have contributed the book’s sections devoted to meditation, yoga, beauty recipes and...
by Brian | Oct 22, 2015 | Recipes
Who can resist puff pastry? Crispy, buttery and always the container for something lovely. Here, from Amuse-Bouche, is a very simple yet sophisticated idea: little puff pastry tartlets filled with onion and herb. Author Rick Tramonto does suggest you try other onions...
by Brian | Oct 21, 2015 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
When we hear the word “cookie” images of chocolate chips often pop into our minds. Or brownies. That’s all natural, I admit. But there is a world of cookies out there. And the third most likely cookie type I try to make is that molasses spice cookie...
by Brian | Oct 20, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Hog author Richard H. Turner describes this as one of his favorite pies. So how could you possibly resist this very fall savory pie? In the beginning, ham hocks are poached in a Court-Bouillon, a broth of spices and veggies. The recipes for Richard’s version...
by Brian | Oct 19, 2015 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Many, many cocktails use a citrus component. Citrus adds both flavor and that sharp bite on the tongue that announces, “I’m here. In your mouth. Right now." The most common citrus partners for cocktails are lime and lemon. Oranges? Sure, for mimosas....
