by Brian | Jun 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you say “potato salad” images of a chilled delight complete with mayo and hard-boiled eggs has to appear in your mind. Not grilled potatoes. Not a whole-grain mustard vinaigrette. Not pickled shallots. But, here they all are in this lovely alternative. Well, not...
by Brian | Jun 3, 2017 | Recipes
I wanted to make this slaw, which requires Miracle Whip — a culinary necessity according to author W. Park Kerr. He’s a Texan from generations back and he’s hooked on Miracle Whip, as are many in Texas and the South. Thing is, I had mayo in my fridge but no Miracle...
by Brian | Jun 2, 2017 | Recipes
“Should we get some?” I asked my wife. I was in NYC in a big market and holding up a jar of Miracle Whip. Her answer was an epithet, but effectively it was a “No.” Suzi and I share a bedroom. But it is nearing the point where we need separate refrigerators. She hates...
by Brian | Jun 1, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, TBT
Lemon Zest is just one of the marvelous cookbooks written by Lori Longbotham. A diverse author, Lori delves in both desserts and savories with books like Luscious Chocolate Desserts and Summer Chicken. In Lemon Zest, she shows off the power of lemon zest, and juice,...
by Brian | Jun 1, 2017 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes, TBT
I first posted this recipe two years ago. I return to them over and over. Now, like most of you, I do love Oreos. I will never give them up. But, there are riffs on the Oreo that are massively wonderful. Decadence is often considered a bad thing. Sometime yes,...
