by Brian | May 10, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
It’s pretty clear that America could use a few things. Let’s ignore politics and economics. That leaves food and we could use more chefs like Emeril Lagasse. Yes, he’s exuberant on TV but in person he’s much calmer and totally charming. He’s been a godsend to...
by Brian | May 10, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
From 2013, this TBT recipe is a lucious spring dessert. Berries are here. Why wait? It’s the honey custard that will seduce you to make this over and over again. Believe me. When Suzen and I lie in bed, we have discussions. Like, what are making for dessert to...
by Brian | May 9, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Sometimes art morphs into text. John Tebeau was drawing and silk screening his favorite Brooklyn bars when he was prompted to do more: write down reviews of the great NYC drinking institutions he was drawing. And, in this clever little volume he has done just that....
by Brian | May 9, 2018 | Recipes
Do you read the headers on recipes in cookbooks? That little paragraph between the recipe title and the actual recipe? I read them. Faithfully. They often give me a hint about a recipe, a little urge to try something. Like this one: “I can promise Ammo’s ketchup will...
by Brian | May 8, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
I have no plans for an early death. In fact, my doctor just told me to plan on another decade. Which is good news because I plan on drinking wine every darn day. Lots of wine: red, white, rose, sparkling. Ah, but when you walk into today’s mega wine stores, the...
