by Brian | Jan 31, 2015 | News
Hello, You'll see a change to the blog today. We've added the ability to search for recipes by broad categories. We do have a little clean up work to do. There really are too many categories and some capitalization error. We'll have all those details...
by Brian | Jan 1, 2015 | News
I haven’t blogged in a week. It was an end of year sabbatical. It’s January 1, 2015, and I’m starting up the New Year today, not with a recipe or a review but with a remembrance. Last week Clint, one of our two cats, succumbed to a long illness. You...
by Brian | Dec 19, 2014 | News
Our Signature Brioche Chocolate Bread Pudding Yield: generous 8 servings Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks (room temperature) 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp kosher salt One 1-lb loaf brioche...
by Brian | Dec 9, 2014 | News
“We don’t have lettuce,” Suzen said. “I do have a perfect avocado,” her voice lifted. “Yes,” I answered brightly. If it is a choice between lettuce and avocado, can there be any question at all? A salad with no lettuce and...
by Brian | Oct 29, 2014 | News
Eric Asimov has been the chief wine critic for the New York Times for a decade and has a new book, How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto, ready just in time for our holiday seasons. He's coming to Cooking by the Book on Wednesday, November 19th for a session of...
by Brian | Oct 20, 2014 | News
HI, Our blog has some technical issues, well, lots of technical issues. I have not been able to post for a week and it may be a few days more unitl everything is under control. Sorry for the interupiton. We'll be be back in business soon....