by Brian | Dec 12, 2014 | Recipes
Not all blue cheeses are created equal. Some, which I shall not name, are harsh. There is no other way to say it. That fungal aroma assaults your mouth, lodges in the upper throat, and refuses to go away — no matter how much wine you consume. While I do appreciate a...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2014 | Recipes
Here’s a recipe in my future and hopefully yours. Suzen and I are visiting great friends, great culinary friends, for Thanksgiving. My job is to find recipes for Monday-Thursday, not just Thanksgiving. On...
by Brian | Sep 2, 2014 | Recipes
Before you comment, I have an explanation. I know the picture above is marginal. Cocktails and soup are the toughest foods to photograph. I’m working on it. It’s not easy. And, when I get a chance, I will take a better shot. But it may take a while...
by Brian | Aug 28, 2014 | Recipes
This is one of those dishes that is encompassing perfect. If you had just this soup for a meal, you would be totally satisfied. It is so sublimely perfect that it will make you giggle. In short, I love this soup. I’m a deep advocate for cucumber, which is my...
by Brian | Aug 1, 2014 | Recipes
It’s the peak of summer. From now until well into fall, it is High Tomato Season and I’ll have a bowl or two of red gazpacho every week. I never tire of gazpacho. That’s not quite true. Sometimes, sometimes, I just long for another color and a change...