by Suzi | Apr 5, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Whenever I eat Asian food I feel healthy. Okay, not when I gobble the dumplings or the deep fried goodies from my local Chinese spot. But, in principal, most Asian cuisine is breathtaking, in terms of taste and aroma and visual appeal, while being truly a very healthy...
by Suzi | Apr 3, 2011 | Recipes
Feel like you want to be inspired but not sure how? Here’s the perfect platform for you to play with. This smoked trout salad is ideal for brunch or a party. We adapted the original recipe, from the Blue Ribbon Cookbook, adding some sweetness and crunchiness: dried...
by Suzi | Feb 14, 2011 | Recipes
Cucumbers do not get their full respect. They are versatile to the highest degree. Healthy, of course. And they have that distinctive flavor and that aroma that simply announces to the world: freshness is here. Cucumbers are a staple of world cuisine. Go ahead, google...
by Brian | Jan 21, 2011 | Recipes
For a party where the food is going to be tapas — lots of little plates that let people dabble in multiple flavors — you have an endless palette of dishes to select from. You’ll want a mix, of course, with perhaps some seafood, some other proteins, veggies, cheeses,...
by Suzi | Dec 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
How do you know if a new cookbook is a classic, one that you will use and recommend forever? For me, it’s not immediate. I start scanning the book, time dissolves, and suddenly I return and realize that a very satisfying half hour has passed. I’m enthralled with...
