by Brian | Feb 5, 2019 | Recipes
Yesterday I posted a review of 500 Pies & Tarts. I was drawn to the book because of my sweet tooth, of course, but the savory ideas here are substantial. Even I cannot deny that. This savory tart combines crust with mushroom, cheese, and pine nuts. You can...
by Brian | Feb 5, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Americans waste food. Perhaps 130 billion pounds of it. Maybe 40% of what we grow. I know, that doesn’t seem possible. But the Department of Agriculture has made these grim estimates for us. Embarrassing estimates. Much of the waste is not intentional. Some food in...
by Brian | Feb 4, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
It’s late Monday night and I’m working on this review. I wanted to have it done by midnight, but this lovely, lovely book is filled with ideas. I need another hour or two! Ah, it’s 12:22 AM and here is the full review. This is my second review of a...
by Brian | Feb 4, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
For her cooking school, Cooking by the Book, Suzi buys in bulk. We often have over a hundred people a week coming into our kitchen for hands-on cooking classes. The only place, I should note, in New York City where the classes are really and fully hands-on. “I...
by Brian | Feb 3, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, Super Bowl
Today is the Super Bowl. All week long I’ve posted food and beverage ideas here. This is the last shot before the game, a punch of Cointreau, cranberry juice and sparkling rosé. This is literally a sparkling beverage, one to keep you bright and perky through...
