by Brian | Aug 6, 2017 | Recipes
The other day I made a Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa with a Splash of Tequila. The salsa is lovely, but I found myself with some leftover pineapple and over half a watermelon. What to do? Agua fresca! The red color here comes from the watermelon. The flavor though is...
by Brian | Aug 5, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I know, you see mangos and avocados and you think “salsa.” We always eat mangos, indulging in their sweetness and enjoying the dense flesh. Drinking a mango? Well, you need your blender and then you must sieve and … That flesh does not easily convert to a liquid. Or,...
by Brian | Aug 4, 2017 | Recipes
Brunch. What to serve? Something benedict? Pancakes? Scrambled eggs? Here’s a different idea from John Whaite’s brilliant Perfect Plates in 5 Ingredients. Nectarines, or peaches, are nearing high season now. Ripe, juicy and filled with flavor, here you top them with a...
by Brian | Aug 3, 2017 | Recipes
This recipe is from 2011 and one Suzi and I return to each year. As tomatoes absorb the summer sun and sweeten, they become an excellent centerpiece for a summer tart. Side dish? Main dish? Yes and yes. In this elegant recipe, both potatoes and tomatoes are...
by Brian | Aug 2, 2017 | Recipes
When I heard “chicken salad” my mind pops with a vision of the creamy dressing. I always apply. Or, as my wife says, “Too much dressing.” Here’s a Vietnamese version of chicken salad with no mayo. The onion is still there but now accelerated with fresh ginger....
by Brian | Aug 1, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I had spent ten hours walking the streets of Portland, Oregon: the downtown, the riverfront, Nob Hill, and 23rd Avenue. Why? Well, I was in town for a college reunion and it had been a long, a very long, time since I enjoyed the sights of the city. Things can change...
