Just as with the “Homemades” and “Crabby Snacks” in Silver Linings Playbook, we all have our traditions for game day food. (Note that these are NOT common fare for most Eagles fans.) But when it’s Super Bowl Sunday and your team isn’t playing, everything changes. Instead of sulking, use it as an opportunity to serve…
As you know from my posts, I’m a big fan of simple preparation and minimal “hands on” cooking time. But the universe seems to be challenging my philosophy this year. For Christmas, my very dear friend, visiting from the UK, brought me Heston Blumenthal’s gorgeous tome: The Fat Duck Cookbook. Then for my birthday, going…
If you’re looking for a last minute gift for the holidays, think of something homemade. Like infused alcohol. You can add almost any ingredient that you like to whatever spirit would be enjoyed most. Infuse tequila with a few jalapenos (the longer this sits, the hotter it will be). Add cinnamon, lemon or pineapple to…
Apple season is in full swing, so I had to buy some cider at the farmer’s market. It was fortuitous on my part because the next day a colleague of mine bestowed upon me a bottle of Tortuga Vanilla Rum after a recent trip to the Caribbean. That of course called for a cocktail recipe.…
Ever since I had an amazing drink at the Dove Parlour (after seeing Laurence Fishburne walk by), I’ve been trying to re-create it at home. It was fig-infused vodka with black pepper syrup. I’m sure there were some other ingredients, but I can’t recall them and can’t find the drink on their online menu. Then…
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