by Brian | Sep 25, 2015 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
Sometimes we all encounter a word we do not know. But two words in a row? Malteser? Tiffin? Maltesers are candies from Mars that are sold in Great Britain but, sadly not here. They are, by description, a malt ball with honey. I’m not sure what it will taste...
by Brian | Sep 24, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Abigail Johnson Dodge is a prodigious author. You’ll see her latest book, The Everyday Baker: Recipes and Techniques for Foolproof Baking, this coming December. This book, The Weekend Baker, 2005, has the perfect subtitle: irresistible recipes, simple techniques...
by Brian | Sep 24, 2015 | Recipes
Steak always seems to need a partner. Look in your grocery store and you’ll find a plethora of steak sauces, mostly brown and red and invigoratingly spicy. Some of these potential partners will be familiar like Worcestershire and the shelves always offer...
by Brian | Sep 23, 2015 | Recipes
I love hash. And not just for breakfast. You can make a meaty, savory hash that is a noble dinner. Like this one: steak, potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery. Plus spices galore to your personal choosing. And, hash is fun. It will never taste the same way twice and...
by Brian | Sep 22, 2015 | Recipes
In his survey of cooking pork from every part of the pig and using every possible cooking technique, Hog author Richard H. Turner presents recipes from around the world. Here is a rough, rustic French-style terrine. Add some bread, some pickles, and of course red wine...
