by Brian | Oct 6, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“You are an idiot,” Suzen said. It’s a term of endearment I often hear. Sometimes softly, sometimes with passion. This time it was delivered with particular force. “Sweetie, it’s really going to be really interesting. You love caramel. I picked this recipe for...
by Brian | Oct 3, 2012 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
“Best brownie ever,” Suzen smiled. You have no idea what a sense of accomplishment I felt. And debt of gratitude to Maida Heatter. I don’t have a few brownie books. I have a shelf of books dedicated to this delicacy. And then lots of shelves for cookie and dessert...
by Brian | Oct 2, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Ah, yes, the brownie is good. It’s really good. And I swear I will blog it tomorrow. But today, raise your eyes. Look at that chocolate glaze. That perfect chocolate glaze that made these brownies “the best ever.” Suzen said that. I was humbled. The brownie is from...
by Brian | Sep 25, 2012 | Cooking Classes, News, Recipes
Yesterday I noted that Oktoberfest is still underway at Cooking by the Book. On Friday, September 28, we will feature that “other” Oktoberfest beverage: German wine. Specifically a wonderful flight of Rieslings from the great German producer Prum....
by Brian | Sep 24, 2012 | Cooking Classes, Recipes
Oktoberfest is in full swing and we have more events here at Cooking by the Book. On Friday, September 28, we will feature that “other” Oktoberfest beverage: German wine. In fact, great German wine. In this Small Bite Big Sips wine class, we celebrate the...
by Brian | Sep 21, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“No, you got it wrong.” Suzen said. “Again.” “Suzen, the recipe you gave me said sweet potatoes. I wrote the blog based on that.” “Change it, Sweetie.” So I am. This wonderful, wonderful dessert is made with...
