by Brian | May 9, 2016 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Yes, parsnips for dessert. I’m fine. Really. No need to adjust my meds. Taste buds are fine. I’m looking forward to spring. But in the lingering days of winter, there is the possibility here to do wonderful things with interesting foods. Have you ever in...
by Brian | May 9, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Ordinarily, my TBT cookbook reviews feature a treat from ten years ago and often longer. This book is only two years old, but it's an important statement in our "eat healthy" society. And, ITSU has a sibling: ITSU 20-Minute Suppers. You'll...
by Brian | May 8, 2016 | Recipes
Graham Elliot is a busy man. A TV personality, you may have seen him on one of the cooking shows he so amiably guides. Or, if you live in Chicago, you may have eaten at one of his restaurants. And now he’s an author with the book Cooking Like a Master Chef. My...
by Brian | May 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is a new book out called The Magic of Broths. You can see my review here of this interesting volume. Magic has 60 recipes both for making rich broths themselves [beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish and veggie] but also some very beautiful and surely satisfying...
by Brian | May 6, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
The Magic of Broths is a slim yet comprehensive guide to broths, actually broths and stocks. What is the difference? Stocks are always made with bones, broths may have meat included but can be made from veggies alone. There is a hot trend now for broths. Some sports...
