by Brian | Sep 24, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
What is a classic? A classic car? Oh, a Mustang for sure or an early Thunderbird, before the recent modern abominations. [Yes, I have my prejudices!] And if cars are complex enough, consider cocktails. Ask twenty people for their 100 classic beverages,...
by Brian | Sep 20, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
I reviewed this book a couple of years ago and Suzi and I dip into each season. The original review, posted in February, noted that pears were not in season but they would come into play for us all. The Roasted Pear Tart with Limoncello Custard and Rosemary-Cornmeal...
by Brian | Sep 20, 2019 | Recipes
I know it is Friday, not Thursday. But you can do a throw back recipe on Friday, can’t you? Suzi and I always find September and October to months of rushing, rushing to preserved the essence of summer. Potato salad is the penultimate summer dish. Corn is the...
by Brian | Sep 19, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, TBT
I first reviewed this book four years ago. It’s a book you want to return to over and over. Here we are just as summer officially ends and fall begins. This is the perfect book to celebrate that transition. Quick: before the berries disappear. Now: while the...
by Brian | Sep 19, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
This week’s TBT recipe is from 2012 and fall-ready. Yes, summer is about to officially end and many of us have had a sense of autumn for weeks. Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy the strong flavors of fruits in salads. All you need is a great dressing. So...