by Brian | Apr 18, 2015 | Recipes
It’s a Red Flag day upstate. The temperature will be in the 70’s, for the first time in six months. But the winds will be high, perhaps 35 mph. That’ll scatter all the fall leaves that remain. Mine will blow away, but I’ll inherit my...
by Brian | Feb 26, 2015 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
I love my Bananas Foster. My agreement with Suzen, Clause 4.3.1a in the marriage contract, is that I can make it once a year. Suzen’s lawyer was a nice man, but, fortunately for me, not comprehensive. Here’s a recipe that is not, I would maintain, Bananas...
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by Brian | Aug 9, 2013 | News
“Avocados?” I was incredulous. “Oh, yes. And, of course, bananas.” I knew about the bananas. When I just to jog [before my knees interfered], I would come back after 10 or more miles and devour banana nectar. Loved the stuff. That potassium hit was supreme...
by Brian | Nov 15, 2011 | Recipes
I think everyone has heard about Bananas Foster, but I would wager that not many of you have had it. It may appear too showy, or something only a restaurant could do — probably only a restaurant in New Orleans. Too boozy perhaps, and there is the fire thing involved....
by Suzi | Jan 12, 2011 | Recipes
Here’s a problem for you as host or hostess: you are giving a party where an uncertain number of people will arrive and eat at different times — and they all want an exciting dessert. Brian and I love Super Bowl parties where we can root and boo with our friends. But...
