by Brian | Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
It is there. Somewhere. A little metal can of spices you use once or twice a year. As Thanksgiving approaches, we instinctively buy a can of pumpkin pie spice mix and that one purchase can hang around for years, if not a decade. Probably after two or three years,...
by Brian | Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Our Thanksgiving table has an iconic image: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, and maybe something less recognized, wine. I personally cannot remember a Thanksgiving feast without those components, but for most Americans, wine on the Thanksgiving...
by Brian | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Suzi has been hosting clients at Cooking by the Book for 28 years. Our website was one of the first culinary sites in New York. And our blog began in 2008. We've picked up the pace of posts — now having ten or more each week. Do that for a few years, and,...
by Brian | Nov 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
I posted this recipe last Christimas Eve knowing that at the last minute some of us panic. Mashed potaotes, for a crowd. Oh dear, what do I do. I've made these mashed potaotes following the recipe to the letter.This is, quite simply, the best mashed potatoes you...
by Brian | Nov 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
This post is in honor of the new James Bond Film. I saw my first one at age 20 and I have never missed a Bond film. And, yes, I daydream about being Bond, but that is something I never discuss with Suzen. She would never understand. I have no idea how this cocktail...
by Brian | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Well, it’s only October 29th. Not quite too late to celebrate National Seafood Month, although I did miss National Salmon Day on October 8th. I was contacted by representative for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. You can guess: they have fish and...
