by Brian | Jul 27, 2017 | Recipes, TBT
I posted this dish six years ago. A perfect tapas delight, this dish combines the texture of salmon and the creaminess of a bright dill sauce. Tapas dishes can be simple yet delicious. Or they can...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2017 | Agua Fresca, Recipes
This is quite a summer. 90° one day and dry. Then 80° but humid as the devil so it actually feels hotter. And certainly oppressive. My body is confused and I’m not sure what to drink. My diet sodas are not refreshing. I don’t want the sweetness of lemonade. I need...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Chetna Makan’s first book, The Cardamom Trail, was indeed a compendium of very spicy delights, like her Curry Onion Tart and the Black Sesame and Lime Cake. In this lovely second book — Chai, Chaat & Chutney — Chetna returns home to the street foods she grew up...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2017 | News
We had a lovely surprise this morning. Google Alerts gave us this link: http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/5-couples-italian-cooking-classes-in-nyc-578827/?singlepage=1 InsiderMoney has surveyed the best places in NYC for couple to have an Italian cooking class. We...
by Brian | Jul 25, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
This is a Blizzard Book. The next time you are snowbound, pray to God the power stays on and that you have this book on your countertop. And, a full pantry and refrigerator. Butter. You will need butter. This is a curious book, really three books of exciting recipes...
