by Brian | Apr 12, 2016 | Recipes
When author Diana Henry wrote A Bird in the Hand she wanted her chicken dishes filling the plate with flavors from around the world. Her chicken is married Mediterranean style with Marsala, olives and blood oranges. The visual appeal of the dish is immediate and...
by Brian | Apr 11, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Perhaps you are like me. The first time I saw the adult coloring books at Barnes & Noble I thought the idea was strange. Okay, I thought it was silly. But then, it was not just a few books, it has become a torrent. And you can...
by Brian | Apr 10, 2016 | Recipes
Here’s a list of good things: shrimp, caramelized onion, jalapeno, citrus, avocado, and corn. Take any two or three of these and you could concoct a good dish. Use them all in this salad and you have a sensational main dish. Light, refreshing and just a tad...
by Brian | Apr 9, 2016 | Recipes
The recipe comes from Big Flavors from a Small Kitchen. Author Chris Honor was born in Australia and now has a small restaurant in North London. He calls this recipe Polish Potato Book but originally he called it Pickled Cucumber Soup. That name did not make is a best...
by Brian | Apr 8, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
In France, when you drink, you drink wine. And, in a good restaurant, you really don’t want to ask for a Barolo. Scowls might appear. You quality of serve might diminish. It’s France after all. You drink French. You drink wine. What else could...
