by Brian | Apr 6, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
This week has featured honey-based recipes for the coming spring holidays. Here’s a dessert for you, a cake I blogged about before, and a cake I could blog about every day. This is my favorite non-chocolate dessert. Yes, I do eat such delicacies. And this cake...
by Brian | Jan 28, 2012 | News
How are those two images related? They are both from Dominique Ansel Bakery, the wonderful sweet spot at 189 Spring...
by Brian | Dec 21, 2011 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“We need to discuss this,” Suzen said. I didn’t know why. It was a simple request. “Sit down,” she said. I did. “What is your last name?” she asked. “Now wait a minute,” I objected, “I’ve taken all my meds.” ‘What is your last name,” she repeated. “O’Rourke,” I said....
by Brian | Dec 7, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
I never really lie to my wife. I may omit some facts that others would consider vital, but Suzen is so busy I don’t want to overload her with information that might ruin her day. So I sometimes will resort to an occasional exaggeration, subtle bribe, or maneuver that...
by Brian | Oct 5, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews
“We need more chocolate,” Suzen said. I’ve waited twenty-six years waiting for her to say that. It’s so comforting to know that finally I have had some influence on her. I do recall the morning after we were engaged, when she went downstairs and emptied my...