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 20, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews
“Another macaron book?” you ask. There was that list of best macaron books a couple of weeks ago and then the Pierre Hermé book and now … Trust me. I need to undo an oversight and make your macaron life wonderfully secure. This book is a necessity. Suzen and I know...
by Brian | Dec 16, 2011 | Recipes
I repeat this post every year for one reason: this cookie is the best cookie you will ever have in your life. Better than peanut butter or chocolate chip or brownies or even Oreos. The best, period. A holiday ritual for Suzen and me is to make one giant triple batch...
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 | Dec 4, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews
If you shop for macaroon [aka macaron] cookbooks, you’ll find a bevy in your bookstore or online. The pictures of intensely colored macaroons with intriguing flavor combinations can be overwhelming. Suzen and I own a dozen of these books and we can help you sort out...
