by Brian | Aug 18, 2017 | Recipes
Two weeks ago I saw the first red leaves. Now, on August 18th, there are red and gold dashes up and down the Hudson Valley. And many of those trees that were bright green in July have adopted serious traces of brown camouflage Autumn is arriving, sooner than normal...
by Brian | Jul 14, 2017 | Recipes
I did a TBT cookbook review of Nueva Salsa, a little book of perfected salsa recipes. Here’s an example using one common trio: tomatillo, cilantro, and avocado. In this version, tomatillos are roasted before going into the salsa. Ah, to roast or not to roast. It’s a...
by Brian | May 15, 2017 | Recipes
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have been figures on the American culinary scene for several happy decades. They have appeared on TV, established a chain of Mexican restaurants, and left us with a legacy of wonderful cookbooks. The pair is famous for their...
by Brian | Aug 1, 2016 | Recipes
I’m a gazpacho freak. I admit it. For lunch most days, I’m enjoy gazpacho in one form or another: classic red, almond white, or deep green. Here’s a new green idea that has no tomato taste at all. I guess that because there are no tomatoes. This is cucumber and...
by Brian | Jul 23, 2016 | Recipes
In The United States of Pizza, Craig Priebe and Diane Jacob show the results of their personal pizza odyssey. They’ve found gems from every corner of the country, big towns and small villages. Now, if you are a pizza purist, you may find some of the ideas in the book...
