by Suzi | Aug 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
Rack of lamb? The very phrase generates images of a posh restaurant, an exceptional chef, a wonderfully satisfying meal, and something you could never do yourself. It’s true that this dish is sumptuous. But you don’t need an upscale restaurant to enjoy it. And, yes,...
by Suzi | Jun 7, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Imagine New Jersey was an island, with tall mountains separating alluvial valleys filled with farmland baked by the sun, and surrounded by warm waters flush with lobster, tuna and anchovies. And just like New Jersey, a lot of people speaking Italian. Well, fewer...
by Suzi | Jun 2, 2010 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Not all addictions are bad. For example, we all need our addition to water and to oxygen to survive. And some of us need that annual addiction to Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies to survive, too. That would be Brian. Apparently he has never bought any other Girl Scout...
by Brian | May 21, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s amazing what a couple of weeks of sun, showers, and non-freezing temperatures can do for mint. Suzen shrieks, “It’s a weed. We have to cut it back before it takes over the garden.” I reply, “How many drinks can we make?” I really think I have perfected the...
by Brian | May 16, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Cookie Jar, Recipes
Suzen is not fond of brownies. She really does not like mint frosting. So, I am forced to self-brownie. I know this blog has several brownies recipes, and there will be more. Just as there are connoisseurs of wine, so I know brownies. I can tell you how many eggs,...
