by Brian | May 2, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
In 50 Great Curries of Thailand, Vatcharin Bhumichitr offers the Malaysian classic, one now served in restaurants around the world. The smoothness of coconut cream, pinch of kaffir lime leaves, and the brightness of curry paste all marry here is a rich dish....
by Brian | May 1, 2017 | Recipes
Shallots are planted in the fall and then arrive the next year as the sun warms the soil. We puts shallots into salads or added to protein dishes like chicken. Here’s an option: marmalade. It’s sweet, intense and has just a touch of warmth, if not heat. You really...
by Brian | Apr 30, 2017 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
The name “snickerdoodle” probably is German, at least according to The Joy of Cooking. I can remember walking by bakeries in the 1950s with their doors open and aromas pouring out to the sidewalk. The pungency of the cinnamon from the snickerdoodles was always a...
by Brian | Apr 28, 2017 | Recipes
Sometimes I am intrigued by a recipe’s ingredients. This dish begins by asking you for “a good glug of olive oil.” A glug? Sounds grand. In 100 Ways with Eggs you’ll discover an array of recipes that range from breakfast to appetizers to dinner and, of course,...
by Brian | Apr 27, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, TBT
This week’s TBT recipe says to throw away the calendar. Unless you are in Australia. It’s spring here and a long way from the flavor and intensities of fall. But isn’t maple syrup really a flavor for all year. And spices are always welcome. So, here...
by Brian | Apr 26, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
My local Japanese restaurant is wonderful. I walk in and even before I have sat down, I can hear the bottle of beer being opened and the back a voice in the kitchen shouts, “Shumai! Double order.” This appetizer is ubiquitous in Japanese restaurants for a very simple...
