by Brian | Dec 27, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
My sweet tooth makes me shy away from bitter liqueurs. I know the world loves Campari and I’ve tried but just one sip and my mouth always puckers so...
by Brian | Dec 19, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Really Simple
Part of the trick to entertaining is to maintain balance with the stages of the evening. When guests come to our house — which really means when they come to our kitchen where every party seems to...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It can be a bit of a challenge to come up with a flavorful cocktail in short order. A bartender is trained to do it, but at home we tend to move a bit slower. If you want a cool beverage, now and...
by Suzi | Oct 20, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
People come to Cooking by the Book for many reasons: corporate team building, birthday parties and — more and more — bridal events. Bridal showers and bachelorette parties are on our calendar every weekend. I love the enthusiasm and joy of these events where women...
by Brian | Oct 15, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
What is the origin of new recipes? Experimentation. Inspiration. Desperation. It’s fall here, the peak weekend for red and yellow leaves and I’m getting ready for a fall party. I need to come up with a great cocktail. I was going to serve Pina Coladas, sort of a last,...
by Brian | Oct 11, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Bath?” Suzen asked in a tired voice. We’d spent the day gardening and cooking. It was sunset and time for a well earned break. “Sure,” I said. “What do you want?” “Gin and tonic.” Her favorite drink. She went off to fill the tub and I went off to fill the glasses....
