by Brian | Aug 5, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Lavender syrup is a boon for those of us who drink. Drink either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. You can buy lavender syrup — Monin makes a fine product — but there really is nothing better than homemade. With no chemicals, no preservatives. The recipe is...
by Brian | Aug 1, 2019 | Recipes
This week’s TBT recipe is a salad of substance and abundance: prosciutto, artichokes, figs and roquefort adorn your plate. And provide you with a main dish salad that can be a brunch or that big meal of the day. Pair this with some toasted bread, garlic bread,...
by Brian | Aug 1, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
You will love this book. I reviewed it just a year ago, but I want to remind you that it exists and that it can really, happily changed your culinary life. We all eat salads, all around the planet. But it’s not always lettuce and tomato. Tour the world in this...
by Brian | Jul 31, 2019 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Leon is an empire. A British empire. The Leon fast food chain was started in 2004 and in just six months was named the best new restaurant in Great Britain. Leon has a bold philosophy: food should be good to eat and good for you. Their success and growth is...
by Brian | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Americans grow more blueberries than any other. Yes, more blues than straws. With their intense sourness, most of us pass on eating blueberries by themselves. Instead, we bundle them into baked goods, like pie and scones and cakes. And muffins. You can find...
