by Brian | Mar 3, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, Uncategorized
Trifles are considered a wonderful summer dessert. It is not summer. Who cares? Why not pretend we are oh so close to warm or even hot days. This recipe comes from Sprinkles, the wonderful book from the Sprinkles Cupcake stores. The book has those cupcakes...
by Brian | Dec 14, 2016 | Recipes
If you ask people how an avocado tastes, the first word that often appears is “smooth.” “Velvet” and “buttery” come close behind. It’s the only food I can think of where “taste” becomes...
by Brian | Dec 13, 2016 | Appetizers, Recipes
I like crab. And I like tropical fruit. And I like salsa. So, this is just my recipe. Here’s a savory salsa that can make a Tostito spin in your mouth. I know, people say crab is sweet. That mango is sweet. Look, sugar is sweet. Crab and mango taste...
by Brian | May 2, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Just so you know, I have ripe peaches. They have to be used.” It was Suzi giving me a heads up on Sunday morning. “We’ll drink them,” I said. “Peach margaritas?” “Perfect.” She sat back in her chair already...
by Brian | Jan 10, 2016 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
We were just in the market and I told my wife, “I need a fresh peach.” My wife is pleasant and understanding but can at times be overwhelmed by my requests, my senseless requests. “Brian, it is January. There are no fresh peaches.” “Okay,...