Customize your own Chocolate Bars with Chocri Chocolates
About a month ago, I received an email from a company called Chocri originally based in Germany and now in the US, asking if I’d like to try their custom-made chocolate bars. Even though I love chocolate, I was busy and put off…
Gemelli with Butternut Squash and Bacon and Review of “Thirty Minute Pasta” by Giuliano Hazan
Gemelli with Butternut Squash and Bacon and Review of "Thirty Minute Pasta" by Giuliano Hazan
Kick-Ass Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
A "kick ass" recipe for a spicy homemade Bloody Mary mix.
Restaurants in Rome; La Tavernetta
The last restaurant I’d like to feature from my trip to Rome is a place called La Tavernetta. It’s on a tiny back street near the frenetic, touristy area surrounding the Pantheon. The street is not much more than an…
Spicy Long Beans with Cashews
I’m back! I know I’ve been gone longer than usual and I’m sorry for that, but the past few weeks have been difficult and busy to say the least. Without going into too much detail, I’ve spent some time…
Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Fleur de Sel Praline
Recipe for Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Fleur de Sel Praline
Red Curry Shrimp Skewers
December 1st is World Aids Day. Every year, I get out my red ribbon pin, and put it on in acknowledgment and remembrance. But in reality, I remember every single day. I have watched people I love die slowly from this horrible…
Fleur de Sel Praline
I first made this “praline” in David Lebovitz’s recipe for Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream. It is by far, the best ice cream I have ever tasted and ever made. But is this candy really a praline? No, probably it’s not. According to my The…
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