by Brian | Jul 10, 2018 | Recipes
I haven’t blogged in a week. Sorry, but my fingers needed a vacation. And Suzi and I did vacation to the hilt. We entertained or were entertained four nights. Even when being entertained, we still brought bread or dessert or drinks or all of the above. We biked on the...
by Brian | Jun 24, 2018 | Recipes
I suppose many of us could say we were deprived as children. Thing is, I was. I really was. My mother was deathly allergic to garlic. One taste of garlic and the results were not pretty, but they were immediate, chunky and urgent. So, in grade school, every other week...
by Brian | Apr 29, 2018 | Recipes
You may have heard of Ladurée, the French patisserie shop that defined modern macaroons. If you visit Paris, you are never far from a storefront cascading with macaroons in rainbow of seasonal colors. They actually have other food, too. Like Napoleons. Even savory...
by Brian | Mar 31, 2018 | Recipes
Sunday is Easter and many of us will be enjoying protein + potatoes. Rich, gooey potatoes. This recipe, from Cast Iron Skillet: Big Flavors, suggests using prosciutto strips on top. I took a slightly different route, as you might detect in the...
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by Brian | Jan 26, 2018 | Recipes
Muffins. Who doesn’t like muffins? Warm from the oven, the butter melting, topped with jam or honey. What better way to start the day. Actually, there is an alternative way, a savory way. This muffin is filled with ham and mushrooms and cheddar cheese. The batter...
