by Brian | Jun 8, 2015 | Recipes
Have you had this experience yet? The day after Thanksgiving, you eat the leftover stuffing and say to yourself, “Damn, this is better the next day.” Same thing here. This dish smells powerfully wonderful coming out of the oven. It will be hard to restrain...
by Brian | Mar 22, 2015 | Recipes
I am writing this on March 20, 2015 at 6:40PM. In eight minutes, it will officially be spring. The equinox will have occurred. I always think of spring and daffodils. Those first brave crocus, of course, followed by fields of tulips. Warm afternoons with yellow...
by Brian | Aug 26, 2014 | Recipes
This recipe evolved naturally at Cooking by the Book. Suzen holds hands-on cooking classes for corporations, and private parties, several times a week. With dozens of people enjoying our kitchen, she orders food by the crate. Towards the end of the week, the...
by Brian | Jun 2, 2014 | Recipes
Heavy cream, milk and eggs. This is a particularly light way to start a summer meal. It is. It really is. If eaten in moderation. Suzen’s busy season for corporate events is on. Firms come here, cook together, and eat what they have just polished in our kitchen. The...
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...
