by Brian | Jan 31, 2012 | News, Recipes
The Super Bowl has been a side topic here for the past week, and I hope you understand. Suzen and I are true football fans, New York Giant fans, and it all comes together for us this exceptional weekend. For Americans as a society, the Super Bowl has become the...
by Brian | Jan 28, 2012 | News
How are those two images related? They are both from Dominique Ansel Bakery, the wonderful sweet spot at 189 Spring...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2012 | News
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...
by Brian | Jan 16, 2012 | News
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...
by Brian | Dec 14, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, News
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,...
by Brian | Dec 13, 2011 | News
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...