by Brian | Oct 24, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Okay, let’s do a scavenger hunt. Go to your bookshelf, the bookshelf you have devoted to cookbooks. Good. Now go to the row devoted to Asian food. Good. Now go to the section devoted to Malaysian food. Good? Or not good? Oh, you don’t have Malaysian books? Or any...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Cucumbers are wonderfully versatile and refreshing. The flavor is unmatched for vivacious clarity. And while it once was a summer food alone,...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It can be a bit of a challenge to come up with a flavorful cocktail in short order. A bartender is trained to do it, but at home we tend to move a bit slower. If you want a cool beverage, now and...
by Suzi | Jul 12, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Rum,” Brian said with confidence. A little too much confidence for my taste, but he was about to be cut down to size. “No,” I said quietly. He pondered the pitcher. I knew the mint was distracting him. “Tequila,” he guessed. “No.” He stooped low to the pitcher. “NO...
by Brian | May 18, 2011 | Recipes
I saw a recipe that intrigued me: a salad of watermelon, cucumbers, and avocado. I tried it and was disappointed. It asked for a combination of balsamic vinegar and watermelon: the result was a color disaster with the bright watermelon color immediately transformed to...