by Brian | Aug 27, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Helen Witty was an editor for Cuisine and Food & Wine before venturing into the world of cookbook writing. Her first effort, written with Elizabeth Schneider Colchie, was Better Than Store-Bought. This 1979 book suggested that, for basic foods, you can do it...
by Brian | Aug 26, 2015 | Cookbook Review
The Baking Bible is the latest bible from Rose. And it's wonderful, full of equisite desserts that will have you salivating, shopping and stirring. And, Rose follows her pattern of giving very detailed step-by-step assistance for each of the 100 recipes...
by Brian | Aug 26, 2015 | Recipes
Everybody tells stories. They exaggerate. They may lie. It’s all part of life. When your spouse does, then you have to consider what to do. You can nod yes and let her think you believe her. You can make a face, but not say “no” to her, letting the...
by Brian | Aug 25, 2015 | News
Last weekend Suzen and I had the pleasure of visiting Madava Farms in Dutchess Country, New York, to see a "syrup chateau" and enjoy the finest in maple syrup products. We actually did a maple syrup tasting, beginning with maple sugar, then light...
by Brian | Aug 24, 2015 | News
Happy Monday, Suzen and I have been traveling and cooking. Over the next week+ we'll share some wonderful food ideas with you. And they all begin with a B. Today's post is about Brian's Simply the Best Baked Beans. But there's more: beverages including...
