by Brian | Mar 3, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. Take Roberto Santibanez’s Rosa’s New Mexican Table from 2007. The lovely and lively pink, purple, and green of the book cover tells you right away, “This is Mexican.” And great Mexican. When the book...
by Brian | Mar 2, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Uh, let's see. I have a little problem with WordPress. I wrote this last December and wanted it published before Christmas. I scheduled it. Then I went on vacation. And this morning I saw that, well, it's still scheduled for last December but never made it...
by Brian | Mar 2, 2016 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
These German cookies have been popular, but never “dominant.” They just appear on home tables for families with European origins. Sometimes they will appear in a bakery showcase if you visit the “right” part of town. There is a revival, at...
by Brian | Mar 1, 2016 | Recipes
Hash is a wonderful food. I know, the name “hash” is harsh, not pretty sounding, but it can be amazingly satisfying. Here’s a simple hash, ideal for a quick breakfast but elegant enough for dinner. Suzi and I grew up three thousand miles apart. Me in Oregon, she in...
