by Brian | Nov 23, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
Suzi and I wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings. And the tastiest. I post this on holidays to aid you in that last minute scramble. I do hope you have a potato ricer at hand. Or one of those wire potato mashers. That will work, too. Do NOT, NOT use a electric mixer...
by Brian | Nov 22, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
This recipe, from the now closed Arrows restaurant in Maine, is THE way to cook your Turkey. THE way. Lot of butter but remember: FAT = FLAVOR! Suzi and I are about to have our 31st Thanksgiving together. Believe me, we’ve tried a lot of things. There was that...
by Brian | Nov 21, 2017 | Recipes
The lovely new cookbook The Farm Cooking School offers recipes based on the four seasons. Here’s a fall idea that seems perfect for a holiday table. Apple Tarte Tatin you may have relished. How about savory? How about fennel? This striking photograph, by Guy...
by Brian | Nov 20, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving approaches and here, from 2012, is a post for a rich bread pudding. As you will see, you are supposed to use sweet potatoes but Suzi started with pumpkin. You can do either one or a combination of both. But, whatever path you follow, do make sure...
by Brian | Nov 19, 2017 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
This Sunday marks the start of an important week: Thanksgiving week. For many people, it’s not just Thursday that we take off or prepare food. The entire week seems to be spent traveling, shopping, and cooking. Oh, and eating, too. At some point during this week, some...
by Brian | Nov 18, 2017 | Recipes
Yes, those little pumpkins you have used for decoration can be eaten, too. For this dish you can cook your own pumpkin or squash, or buy the ready-made puree. For a busy Thanksgiving meal, that can might be a time-saver! This dish comes from Patricia Wells so you know...
