by Brian | Sep 22, 2023 | Cookbook Review
Toast. Say that word to an American and you’ll summon up a rather limited set of ideas. Toast with butter and strawberry jam, or grape jelly if you are in a diner with a Western omelet. Something more exotic? Well, there is always cinnamon toast, toast buttered...
by Brian | Sep 15, 2023 | Cooking Classes, News
Cooking by the Book is back and sizzling. We offer Food and Fun with our unique program of hands on cooking classes. For over 30 years, we offered classes in our Tribeca loft and tens of thousands of you enjoyed that experience. Now, in a new time, our classes have...
by Brian | Mar 10, 2022 | Cookbook Review, Dessert Digest
Brownies. It’s a powerful word sure to bring up the fondest memories of childhood. Or, in my case, adulthood. I adore brownies. In my lifetime, I have eaten more brownies than Oreos. Can you say that? Ah, well, now you just might be able to. A little new...
by Brian | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sometimes good things come in small packages. And more rarely, a great thing arrives in a small package. The Pocket Guide to Whisky is small, at only 144 pages. And it is that rare great book that you will treasure. The subtitle to this book says it features The...
by Brian | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Suzi posted these pictures a couple of days ago and people are clamoring for the recipe. So, I’m posting it. Now, finally. With the virus, I know we are all at home with all of this time on our hands, but do you find it hard to actually do stuff? I must admit,...