Pairing literature with food and drink
I’d give myself solid grades for my beer and wine knowledge, but I’m definitely failing cocktails. I can never remember liqueurs and what they taste like, no matter how many times I’ve looked them up. Here’s just a few of … Continue reading
I found this torte recipe a few years ago, and it’s never gotten too dusty in the recipe box. (And selfishly, the reason I’m posting this is exactly that: I have to unearth the recipe every few months, so publishing … Continue reading
When you have a friend who helps you with your New Year’s resolutions (rather than just empathetically understanding your subsequent abandonment of them), you’ve got a keeper. One of my dearest friends showed up the day before my birthday with a … Continue reading
Inarizushi comes from humble beginnings: rice seasoned with vinegar and wrapped in deep-fried tofu. It’s easy to make, and easy to eat. And for the last few weeks of the NFL season, this is a fun football-shaped food that’s deep … Continue reading
My only regret from throwing a holiday party? Abandoning my camera for my punch glass. There’s no photos of the punch, and there won’t be until the next time I decide to bestow boozy merriment on guests. The two drinks I … Continue reading