by Suzi | Dec 29, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
“One to ten,” Brian offered. I was so angry. I simply counted to ten, then responded. “One to one.” He was a little shaken at my response. He looked at me to gauge how serious I was. “One to eight,” he began to compromise. “One to two,” I retaliated. “One to seven,”...
by Suzi | Dec 28, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
I grew up as a nice Jewish girl in Brooklyn. I learned to cook, to be ready to be a good Jewish wife. My training did not include Christmas turkey. Brian and I easily reached our holiday menu compromise. We both love that Thanksgiving turkey. For Christmas, we strive...
by Suzi | Dec 27, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
We recently blogged about champagne cocktails: how there were no simple things when it comes to crafting that perfect party beverage. It’s true. Even for a simple champagne cocktail — just bitters and sugar cubes and champagne — there is a certain style and technique....
by Suzi | Dec 24, 2010 | Recipes
It’s Christmas Eve and for many people this is a time of miracles. For your table tonight or tomorrow, here’s a delicious side dish. A wondrous biscuit. You might try this instead of mashed potatoes. Oh, your family will rebel, as mine would? Then consider this quick...
by Suzi | Dec 24, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
I know, it’s been a competitive year for us all. Getting work, keeping work, working better, more with less, more more with more less. If you think it’s bad for us adults, you just have to empathize with our kids. It’s a different world. One of Suzen’s friends has a...
