by Suzi | Sep 27, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Brian and I had a mutual flashback a week ago: tomato jam. An old friend had given us a jar of his own special delicacy years ago. We never got the recipe from him and it’s not in his cookbook. So we remember Jacque Burdick fondly and we wish we could duplicate his...
by Suzi | Sep 25, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dessert Digest, Recipes
To call Amy’s Bread a New York City institution is to understate the importance of this craftsman baking establishment. The breads and goodies at Amy’s three stores are relished by an army of admirers. You can go by Amy’s store on 9th Avenue almost any time and...
by Suzi | Sep 24, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Brian is not a couch potato, but he loves to watch football. I am rather understanding. As long he massages my feet while he watches tv, he can watch tv. That seems to be a deal made in heaven. While he was taking some aspirin for sore fingers the other day, he...
by Suzi | Sep 22, 2010 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
Here is twist on the standard brownie. Instead of big and chewy, these are small and cakey. Baked in miniature muffin pans with only about a tablespoon of batter each, these are little brownie puffs that are sweet to just pop in your mouth. I’ve doubled Dori...
by Suzi | Sep 21, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
James Peterson is a master cook and author. So when he says his country terrine “is a bit more sophisticated than the usual versions” you want to pay attention. The layers of different ingredients here create a checkerboard pattern that is Parisian stunning. Making...
