by Brian | Dec 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Suzi and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Perhaps one filled with warm bread, chilled butter, and sweet jam? Thank your being fans of this blog and reading us through the year. This bread? Our gift to friends last night for a delightful Christmas Eve...
by Brian | Dec 25, 2018 | News
Last year, our Christmas Day began with a few inches of snow. We live on a mountainside with ridges to the east and west. So morning direct sun takes a little time, but there is this wonderful blue tone to the first moments of the day. The air was still and all the...
by Brian | Dec 24, 2018 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
It is Christmas Eve. You still have time to leave cookies for Santa. This one is simple. And there is no egg. Santa has to watch his cholesterol, too. This recipe comes from The Joy of Chocolate, which I did a TBT review for last week. It’s lovely recipe, one ideal...
by Brian | Dec 24, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
I am happy to give you all a wonderful Christmas present. On January 8th, we’ll see the publication of Poh Bakes 100 Greats. Unless you live in Australia, Poh may be unfamiliar to you. After this book comes out, everyone who bakes should know and embrace Poh. She has...
by Brian | Dec 21, 2018 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“We have orange syrup in the fridge and Pamplemousse Liquor on the shelf. Make a cocktail.” Thus spoke my wife. Today is the end of the year for Cooking by the Book. We had six hands-on cooking events here last week and eight this week. We are wandering upstate to...
