It’s January and for the second year we are doing the “dry January” thing. Basically not drinking any alcoholic beverages for the month. My wife […]
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Aviary Cocktail: Cider Margarita
This is a quick (kind of) and simple (really is simple) cocktail from Chicago’s The Aviary cocktail bar book. More specifically it’s from their Holiday […]
Aviary Cocktail: Perfect Storm
Unless you have some pyrolized banana liquor sitting around next to the rum, this is a drink that takes a bit of time from start […]
Tapioca Coconut Pudding, Mango Sorbet and Brittle
Tapioca pudding is so often looked down on I think. Not sure why. Many think of it as that goopy thing that comes out of […]
Granny Smith Apple Ice Cream
It’s rare that I proclaim something “the best”. Even when I do -like I am doing about this ice cream- it’s sort of a hyperbole. […]
Plum Tart with an Almond Crumble
Summer is winding down supposedly, even though it is still close to 100 F out there. I do not much like summer in Houston. It’s […]
Citrus-Cured Salmon, Parsley-Chive Coulis
Seafood gently poached in fat is a great way to cook. Lobster poached in butter and tuna in olive oil are both such examples. The […]
The French Laundry: Pear Strudel with Chestnut Cream and Pear Chips
Back to that endless well of inspiration and technique, The French Laundry Cookbook. It’s like a small mini cooking course for every…course. I refine, learn […]
Plums and Pistachio: Olive Oil Cake, Pistachio Gelato, Poached Plums, Yogurt
This is the second installment of the Plums/Pistachio pairing and this one has a much better gelato. This one is an easier plate to pull […]
Mugaritz: Dried Tomato Salad, a Bunch of Garlic Cloves and Herbs
Soaking a fruit or a vegetable in pickling lime or Calcium Hydroxide is a theme in the Mugaritz book. Soaking any vegetable in a mixture […]