by Brian | Feb 15, 2018 | TBT
Now. Now is the time to strike out and make all those asparagus dishes you have been savoring since asparagus finally disappeared last summer. You’ve seen ideas since then, craved them, clipped them, saved them in a drawer or on your computer. I know, it’s just...
by Brian | Feb 9, 2018 | Recipes
Just today I did a review of bring it! This new cookbook by Ali Rosen presents tried and true recipes you can lug to a potluck or other casual dining experience. If the gathering is one where everyone contributes a dish, this dish is sure to capture attention as you...
by Brian | Oct 20, 2017 | Recipes
These are the weeks of pumpkin picking. We buy them, carve them, but too often fail to cook with them. Suzy Ashford wrote Le Picnic with idea for inspired picnic food. Whether you are picnicking as you pumpkin pick or just want a lovely fall dish — or a wonderful side...
by Brian | Oct 3, 2017 | Dessert Digest
Here is a recipe from Sweet and Tart, a lovely “single theme” cookbook by Carly Snyder I reviewed earlier this year. I am thoroughly intrigued by this recipe for a Grapefruit Custard Pie with Saltine Cracker Crust. The original recipe is credited to Emily and Melissa...
by Brian | Oct 2, 2017 | Recipes
It’s that time of year when it can reach almost 80 degrees in the afternoon but, oh, after the sun goes down it can be quite cold. So, picnic season is now a bit limited in time. Or, you can wear a jacket and tailgate near your favorite team. Or, better yet,...
