I have launched a new blog called http://tequilas.reviews. I am doing this because I love Tequila and have found it always and even increasingly difficult to find good, reliable information on my favorite spirit. There's a lot of information out there, but it seems a good deal of it is put out there by the liquor … Continue reading Tequilas.Reviews
Crazily Addictive Banana Pancakes
Every once in a while my daughter, who is the lieutenant chef, has a special request, and of course, within reason, we try to accommodate it. This morning was Banana Pancakes. Cliche, right? We often get them at Harry's in West Roxbury (where they are to die for) but that does require getting up … Continue reading Crazily Addictive Banana Pancakes
Perfect Bread, Easy as Pie
My first adult baking task was completed on the advice from a friend who suggested I could turn a great pie with off-the-shelf supermarket ingredients like frozen pie dough and minute tapioca, and he was right. "Easy as Pie" was true. Over the decade and half since, I have occasionally challenged myself to … Continue reading Perfect Bread, Easy as Pie
Best Gingerbread Ginger Snaps / Spice Cookies
Thanksgivings of my childhood were spent with my maternal grandparents and almost always it meant a trip to Pennsylvania and Ivin's Famous Spiced Wafers. My cousins and I loved these cookies so much that even with all the food and family it always what we talked about in January. "Why can't we get more … Continue reading Best Gingerbread Ginger Snaps / Spice Cookies
Home Made Bagels
If you know me and you have ever heard me talk about bagels, you know that I have a very strong opinion that bagels made outside of NYC Metro- literally anywhere else in the United States are not as good. People say "but..." but it's clear and demonstrable that there is an environmental advantage … Continue reading Home Made Bagels
Master of Low Arts 