by Brian | Aug 2, 2014 | Recipes
Sometimes a book can be a life saver. Almost literally. For a recent corporate team building event at Cooking by the Book, Suzen faced a serious challenge. The team of twenty had a number of food issues. The meal had to be vegetarian, but in addition, several of the...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes
Last month I posted this recipe for a classic Syrian dip that can only be described as addictive. For your Super Bowl party, I heartily recommend this combination of red peppers, bread, nuts, and spices. But, I just wanted to mention that Suzen and I have been...
by Brian | Dec 30, 2011 | Recipes
All too often when we hear the name of a country in the Middle East, the story is one of sadness and torment. Recently, Syria has been in the news and it’s not good. Despite the ongoing adventures of troops, politicians, and fanatics, the societies continue to...
by Suzi | Oct 24, 2011 | Recipes
“Can you repeat that?” I asked my husband Brian. Of course, I had understood every syllable he has just said but I just wanted to see if he could repeat his tale with no sign of falsehood. I would not call my husband a liar. He can be quite a storyteller. “Okay,” he...
by Suzi | Aug 23, 2011 | Recipes
Is potato salad healthy? It’s potatoes and mayo and … Ah, the solution is to be inclusive. Add some veggies like celery and peppers. Add some eggs [ok, marginally healthy]. Pickles, definitely healthy. In short, the quality of your potato salad is up to you. But it...
