by Brian | Feb 1, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
What makes a great guacamole? Brian and I don’t have a single favorite, but we do like a spicy version that uses hot pickles and the pickle juice instead of jalapenos. The pickles are southwestern...
by Brian | Feb 1, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, Super Bowl, TBT
“How about some thighs?” I ask. I am bright and smiling and polite and energetic. We are in the chicken aisle of the meat section. “No. How long have you been married to me.” Same question. Same answer. Compromise. Without it, most marriage...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, TBT
Today’s TBT cookbook was written in 2009. Tarek Malouf was born in London and studied in both London and Los Angeles. His American experience included becoming entranced with American desserts. So a talented man, with cosmopolitan roots, set up bakery in London...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Combining two strong flavors can generate, with enough cooking time and moderation of cheese, a sublime comfort food dish. From 2010, this dish is a winter staple for us. It’s a lovely appetizer or, in more generous slices, a full meal. Pair with a salad dosed...
by Brian | Jan 19, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews, TBT
Oops. It’s Friday and I wrote, but did not publish, the TBT cookbook review. Here it is, late but awesome. Bruce Weinstein has been crafting wonderful books for twenty-one years. They span every aspect of dining from drinks to desserts. Oh, he tossed in a...
by Brian | Jan 18, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Look at those duck breasts. They scream, “Eat me!” And so Suzi and I do. Duck is a favorite of ours, in part because it does NOT taste like chicken. At her cooking school, Cooking by the Book, Suzi has a bit of a challenge offering dishes. People come...
