by Brian | Jul 31, 2017 | Recipes
Succotash was once a very popular dish in America. The Narragansett Indians created this recipe — succotash means “broken corn kernels.” Early American settlers adopted the dish and inexpensive succotash was on most tables during the Depression. When the economy...
by Brian | Jul 30, 2017 | Recipes
I did a TBT cookbook review of Nueva Salsa, a little book of perfected salsa recipes.. One recipe, for Watermelon Tequila and Pineapple Salsa, certainly caught my eye. I was reading it in February, not the time to consider watermelon. Now it is late July and the...
by Brian | Jul 28, 2017 | Recipes
I did a TBT cookbook review of Nueva Salsa, a little book of perfected salsa recipes. Here’s an example using the most common trio: tomato, avocado, and cilantro. Plus, naturally, some red onion. But with some surprises, as you will see. I’m using the picture from...
by Brian | Jul 27, 2017 | Recipes, TBT
I posted this dish six years ago. A perfect tapas delight, this dish combines the texture of salmon and the creaminess of a bright dill sauce. Tapas dishes can be simple yet delicious. Or they can...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2017 | Agua Fresca, Recipes
This is quite a summer. 90° one day and dry. Then 80° but humid as the devil so it actually feels hotter. And certainly oppressive. My body is confused and I’m not sure what to drink. My diet sodas are not refreshing. I don’t want the sweetness of lemonade. I need...
by Brian | Jul 25, 2017 | Recipes
Nachos. First you get the tequila and the limes. For the matching margaritas, then you need ground beef, cheese, chips, and jalapenos slices. Pickled jalapenos naturally. Uh, slow down. Reconsider the idea. Think outside the box. Way, way outside the box. From the...
