by Brian | Aug 24, 2016 | Recipes
In these final dog days of summer, the heat is still on. It’s funny how some nights we can down a big meal, that barbequed steak, and on other nights we crave something refreshing, light and bright. On those nights, it’s time for cucumbers. Suzi will slice...
by Brian | Aug 24, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Most people would pause if asked to find Poland on a map. Eventually, you can work it out. East of Germany, west of Russia. There it is. "Is now" that is. Over the centuries Poland has grown and shrunk, moved westward and even disappeared for a 120 years. At...
by Brian | Aug 23, 2016 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
In First Prize Pies, Allison Kave argues that you can enjoy pie year round. Her argument is sound, and you can see my review here. But, ah aren’t there always buts in life, I think late summer is just the one time of year when you have to try pie. There...
by Brian | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
I'm repeating this cookbook review from exactly two years ago because it remains a brilliant and wonderful book. Today's recipe post is a Blueberry Nectarine Pie from this book and, as you will see, it is a spectacular pie. Particularly if you make it...
by Brian | Aug 20, 2016 | Recipes
Muffins. Does anybody not like muffins? How about a savory muffin? Yes, something you do not goop up with strawberry jam. You can still use butter or cream cheese on these but, frankly, jam would be a distraction when you already garlic, yogurt, zucchini, pistachio...
