by Brian | Dec 19, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Really Simple
Part of the trick to entertaining is to maintain balance with the stages of the evening. When guests come to our house — which really means when they come to our kitchen where every party seems to...
by Brian | Jul 24, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“I don’t feel like a drink tonight,” Suzen said. It’s hot, she’s tired, and a bit over the edge. “Taste it,” I said. She sipped. She smiled. “Mine,” she said. Success. It’s a night when I’m tired...
by Brian | Jul 16, 2011 | Food Styling for Foodies
I love blueberries. They are not sweet enough but that can be remedied. And, as a side benefit, they can be made to look oh so beautiful. And, as a side side benefit, you can make double use of the flavors. There is one issue with blueberries that can cause pause....
by Brian | May 22, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Apricots. It’s been a wet and cold spring, but the first apricots have arrived....
by Brian | May 15, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
There is an expression I dread to hear: “I’m over edge.” When Suzen says that, there is the threat of a tornado, flooding, or quake. Probably simultaneously. After a recent stressful event here, she looked at me and said, “I need a drink.” “Mojito?” I suggested her...