by Brian | Aug 8, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
It is August and perhaps the “high” month for corn. The fresh corn at farmers markets now has sun-fed husks filled with sweet flavor. That’s a great starting point for a soup of distinction. Here’s a 2014 TBT treat for you. Before you comment,...
by Brian | Aug 7, 2019 | Recipes
This is a charming dish to include on your meze table. Flash-fry your tuna so it is still pink in the middle. The labna called for here is a Middle Eastern staple. It is a fresh, creamy cheese made from strained yogurt. You can find an easy recipe for it here...
by Brian | Aug 6, 2019 | Recipes
It’s little hard to tell how great this soup is from the picture. I find getting “great” shots of liquids like soup to be difficult. But, if you look closely, you’ll see the ripples in the soup that tell you this dish has “body.” And the roasting provides a...
by Brian | Aug 5, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Lavender syrup is a boon for those of us who drink. Drink either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. You can buy lavender syrup — Monin makes a fine product — but there really is nothing better than homemade. With no chemicals, no preservatives. The recipe is...
by Brian | Aug 1, 2019 | Recipes
This week’s TBT recipe is a salad of substance and abundance: prosciutto, artichokes, figs and roquefort adorn your plate. And provide you with a main dish salad that can be a brunch or that big meal of the day. Pair this with some toasted bread, garlic bread,...
by Brian | Jul 15, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Mangos are curious cocktail ingredients. Much like bananas — in those banana daquiris you may have enjoyed — mangoes give you a drink with “body.” You are quite, quite aware of this texture as you drink and swallow. There is substance to this sweetness. Because...
