A Green Meal Menu

A Green Meal Menu

We are encouraged every day to “go green.” And while that is not always convenient, here is an easy, tasty menu for a green meal using cucumbers and scallions. These are two shades of green that are ideally flavor matched: Cucumber Martini Braised Scallions Cucumber...

Where Have All the Posts Gone

Hello, Welcome to the new look for Suzi’s Blog. We’ve migrated the blog from one set of servers to another and we’ve integrated Suzi’s blog  into the full Cooking by the Book website for a common look and feel. It took a few days to move those...
Culinary Reactions: Food Science for Foodies

Culinary Reactions: Food Science for Foodies

Suzen often says, “Everybody eats.” And that’s true. It’s why lawyers, bankers, doctors, engineers and salespeople flock to Cooking by the Book for team building in the kitchen. People actually not only eat, they often cook. And they enjoy it. Now, if you love to eat,...
Fruition Chocolate: A Chocoholic Haven in the Catskills

Fruition Chocolate: A Chocoholic Haven in the Catskills

Every marriage has its Rubicon moment. Mine came last week. “Remember that milk chocolate we bought?” Suzen asked me. Now, I’m supposed to say “no” and she’s supposed to say “it is wonderful” and then give me a taste. “No,” I said, properly following the routine honed...