by Brian | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Change can be good and sometimes quite sensational. Irish cuisine is in the midst of an unparalleled expansion. It’s hard to call this evolution a renaissance for this is not a return to some old tradition of great foods. For the Irish, their traditional cuisine over...
by Brian | Feb 3, 2018 | Recipes, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
If I ever want to sleep on the couch, all I have to do is eat some raw onion. I like raw onion. Suzen does not. The compromise is we cook them, and we make them sweet with utilitarian value. On Sunday, you have the Super Bowl and that’s a day for snacking. It’s an...
by Brian | Jan 19, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Every time I walk through the market and see a red pepper, I stop. “Keep moving,” Suzen used to say. Used to. I found this recipe and now she is the one who grabs a handful of the bright red flavor bombs. You can buy sweet chili sauce in the same stores, but they...
by Brian | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
When it arrives on your table, a dish should be beautiful. In form, in color, and even in aroma. While that final plating is quite important, having beauty every step of the way is certainly beneficial. Here’s a shot of last week’s vegetable stock from Suzi’s...
by Brian | Dec 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cooking fish can be tricky. We tend to overcook them, concerned about encountering one of those soft “uncooked” portions on your plate. It’s a worry. Or has been. Do you want a perfectly cooked piece of fish that remains tender and moist? Here’s a solution: sear the...
by Brian | Dec 14, 2017 | Christmas, Cookie Jar, Holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized
I first posted this recipe three years ago. It is a brilliant cookie concept, warm and rich and very, very coffee. It’s just the kind of pretty cookie you want to enjoy during the holidays. A simple shortbread is converted into a sandwich using a coffee...
