by Brian | Oct 16, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Wine guides come in two basic styles. There are the “big” volumes with hundreds and hundreds of pages for you to read. And there are the new “infographics” books that use graphics and diagrams to make understanding, buying and enjoying wine much more easy. This...
by Brian | Oct 16, 2018 | Recipes
A couple of weeks ago, I got my review copy Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul. by John Whaite. My review is here and I will repeat myself: this book is essential. It’s filled with wonderful ideas, new creative ideas that boggle your mind. This recipe is a...
by Brian | Oct 15, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Richard Croasdale grew up in an English town where the local pubs served rounds and rounds of commercial beer: Carlsberg, Heineken, and Stella. When he moved to Scotland, he discovered a new world of local beers. Craft beers. He was hooked and travels the world...
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by Brian | Oct 15, 2018 | Really Simple, Recipes
This recipe comes from the new Comfort by John Whaite, a lovely and an important book. The spotlight is on the tarragon, ideal for chicken and mushrooms. Now, the thing about John’s book is that the recipes are important as written but also serve as templates. For...
by Brian | Oct 12, 2018 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
The season for Concord grapes is almost over, lasting just from the end of August to mid-October. Then you have to wait a full year. Act now. There is no other flavor like Concord. Which explains the juices and the jams. There are other ways to employ Concord grapes,...
