by Brian | Oct 7, 2015 | Recipes
Yesterday, Bloomberg Business on the web told us something we all knew in our hearts already. The American passion for beef is fading. The per capita consumption of beef is the lowest since at least 1970 — record keeping back then was less intense so we really...
by Brian | May 24, 2015 | Recipes
In his survey of cooking pork from every part of the pig and using every possible cooking technique, Hog author Richard H. Turner presents recipes from around the world. This Italian-inspired recipe features sausage cooked over a bed of grapes. With grapes available...
by Brian | Apr 21, 2015 | Recipes
I recently posted a review of Tupelo Honey Café: New Southern Flavors from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Author Elizabeth Sims and her collaborator, Chef Brian Sonoskus, have compiled a second volume of dishes representing the lively fare of the Tupelo Honey...
by Brian | Mar 29, 2015 | Recipes
Want to start a debate among foodies? You don’t have to go to politics or religion. For spirited conversation, you need to ask about where to find the best meatballs. Family recipes, especially Italian family recipes, are endowed with pride. And it is not...
by Brian | Feb 24, 2015 | Recipes
The hallmark of Italian cuisine is exceptional flavor achieved with few ingredients and without endless labor. Oh, the dish make take some time to cook and the classics often involved a mother in the kitchen all day. But that is a labor of love, with every moment...
