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by Brian | Nov 6, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s Election Day, and night, in the USA. The race is tight, tensions are high, and the results may take forever. Time to drink. I’ve gone to the web to find the latest creations that are intense, interesting, and — if necessary — can be made in volume to either...
by Brian | Nov 5, 2012 | Recipes
When it comes to salads, you can become stuck in a tragic rut. Different ingredients may go into the bowl, but do you just put the same dressing on them, night after night after night? Even the best salad dressing or vinaigrette can become a bit tired. You need...
by Brian | Nov 4, 2012 | Recipes
Do you want to have the perfect ham? The best on ever? The destined for your best family meal or party? Read on. Ann Nurse is beloved figure in the New York food community. As to Suzen, Ann has become a second mother. Ann’s history of teaching, helping, giving and...
by Brian | Nov 1, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s true fall and your farmers market is abundant with fruit, particularly apples and pears. I have this love/hate relationship with pears that cannot be solved. When good, a pear is the best fruit possible. Of course, a pear is at its peak for all of 90...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Fall is upon us. Fruit abounds and there are many ways to use it. “I’m going to make this so we can deglaze with it. Think of the flavors,” I said. “That would be flambe,” Suzen rebutted. “I’m not setting fire to this,”...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | Recipes
Chili or chile? Bean only, meat only, or both? My son Michael settled on “chili” and has offered this chili recipe at the annual Halloween party for years. It’s a great recipe, full of meat and beans. It’s easily scaled up for a party size and...
