by Brian | May 24, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Today’s TBT recipe is warm with recipes from Suzi’s grandmother. And replete with ideas for early spring bounty. Find some kale and carrots. And horseradish. Throw away your bottle of Russian dressing. Here’s a recipe from a grandmother born in...
by Brian | May 17, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, TBT
If you open this book, your first sense may be one of loss. Where are the food writers of today that can match Richard Olney? I don’t think they exist, and they may never do so again. Born in Marathon, Iowa, Olney moved to Paris by the time he was 24. He lived in...
by Brian | May 10, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
From 2013, this TBT recipe is a lucious spring dessert. Berries are here. Why wait? It’s the honey custard that will seduce you to make this over and over again. Believe me. When Suzen and I lie in bed, we have discussions. Like, what are making for dessert to...
by Brian | Apr 26, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Today’s TBT recipe is one of our favorites. Cucumber, spring onion, smoked trout and horseradish cream. This is an ideal treat for your Sunday brunch. Patricia Wells’ latest...
by Brian | Mar 15, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
I first posted this review 4 years ago. Technically, this is not an “old” book like my usual TBT selections. But Spring arrives in a week, most thankfully. Time to shovel out the barbecue, buy some dogs, and explore the doggone best recipes ideas you can...
by Brian | Mar 15, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Spring will be here in less than a week. And the fourth snowstorm in less than two week. What else can we do but hunker down with comfort food. I simply adore dumplings. The chicken is lovely too, but really as an avenue to the gravy. I hope this brings relief. If not...
