by Brian | Mar 25, 2016 | Holidays, Recipes
Earlier this week, I reviewed Pieminister, a book by two English men who have started a most successful pie business. In Great Britain pie is not just dessert. No, pie is everywhere and can be enjoyed every meal of the day. Savory pie, wonderful savory pie ideas,...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2016 | Dessert Digest, Holidays, Recipes
I know, Hanakah and Christmas and New Year's are past us. But, the holiday season now does not officially end until Super Sunday. So, you still have time for holiday baking. We should all thank the NFL. And this extended holiday season truly is, for many of us,...
by Brian | Dec 30, 2015 | Holidays, Recipes
Do-Ahead Christmas by James Ramsden is filled with recipes that will make your holiday feast ideas – but without exhausting you. The recipes here can be started hours or days in advance, then easily finished just before meal time. Now, Christmas may be over, but...
by Brian | Dec 25, 2015 | Holidays
Suzi and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. Today is a day for presents and we suggest you try something a little different, today and through the year. As you cook, take a pause now and then. Just enjoy your kitchen environment, the looks,...
by Brian | Dec 20, 2015 | Holidays
Christmas breakfast. How about a Chocolate Sour Cream Crumb Cake, piled as deep with flavor as your tree is high. Chocolate and cinnamon are a wonderful combination. Who can resist a crumb topping. And sour cream cake, with buttermilk too, is always a breakfast...
by Brian | Dec 19, 2015 | Holidays, Recipes
For the holiday table, you may feature a side of roasted vegetables. I never get bored by them, but, to be honest, I can get a little tired of them. Great flavor, over and over again. Sometimes I want some roasted veggies with a little flavor tangent. Here is just the...
