by Brian | Dec 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
For 41 years, Hugh Johnson has published his annual guide to wine, cherished series that has sold millions of copies. And influenced the happy consumption of millions and millions of bottles. Last year’s edition was 336 pages. So is this one. There are changes...
by Brian | Dec 13, 2017 | Recipes
I am often a little confused. And it seems to be happening more and more. Ah, well. At least I can be prepared. You know on Thanksgiving how when you went to make the gravy you needed a few cups of stock? And you didn’t have any? We should all take a lesson...
by Brian | Dec 12, 2017 | Recipes
This appetizer will surprise you. You make a simple syrup, dip in clusters of two three grapes, let them dry and eat away. It’s refreshing and quite unexpected if you used to “unamplified grapes.” If you are a sugar addict, like me, these are a delight. There is that...
by Brian | Dec 11, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, Uncategorized
Three years ago Alice Medrich wrote a key book: Flour Flavors. In this volume she offers ways to uses flour alternatives, either as a complete substitute or as add-ins to create a flavor evolution. She presents recipes with teff, buckwheat, sorghum, rice flour and...
by Brian | Dec 7, 2017 | Cookie Jar, Recipes, TBT
From a few years ago, here’s a holiday cookie you want to consider. These are a popular British dessert with two shortbread cookies sandwiched using jam. The classic choice is...
