Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale — Well’s

Wells Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale

At first scent, it’s overpoweringly sweet. But, then… it’s a whole lot of “eh”.

This is not a favorite.

Still, we must say that we’re more than a little bit eager to make a batch of gingerbread with one […]

Death & Co.

Death & Co Modern Classic Cocktails By David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, & Alex Day

Illustrations by Tim Tomkinson Photographs by William Hereford

There’s so much to love about this book. Food and drink both taste better when you know the story that comes with each of […]

Liquid Marijuana

Liquid Marijuana

And, A $10 Burger

It’s a pretty decent one, too.

Liquid Marijuana makes 1

1/2 ounce rum (or spiced rum, if you like) 1/2 ounce Blue CuraƧao 1/2 ounce Midori Melon […]

Squash Blossoms @ Fiesta Farmer’s Market

Pumpkin Squash Blossoms

Some were gorgeous.

Others were not quite as nice. This might not be our favorite market. But, it has some interesting finds if you’re willing to take some time to sort the good from the bad. And,if you’re looking to […]

Pickles with a Side of Burger

Fried Pickles & Burger with More Pickles

The fried pickles were best hot out of the fryer. As they cooled, they got a bit soggy & the sourness became overwhelming. Meanwhile, the burger was generously loaded with more pickles than I’ve ever seen anyone put on a burger. As a […]

St Germain Cocktail

St Germain — Elderflower Liqueur

St Germain Liqueur has a sweet lemony citrus essence with delicate floral notes accenting the flavor in an incredibly unique… and delicious way.

The St Germain Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces (1 shot) St Germain brut sparkling wine or champagne lemon twist OR 1 small strawberry

Kentucky Derby

NBC — 4pm

Mint Julep 1 – 2 stems of fresh mint 1 – 2 teaspoons sugar 3 ounces bourbon ice

Muddle mint and sugar together in a tumbler. Pour in 3 oz. bourbon and a scoop of ice. Stir. Strain into a Collins or Highball glass and garnish with a sprig of mint. […]

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

Seafood of Southeast Asia

Seafood of Southeast Asia By Alan Davidson

Binding: Softcover

Type of Cookbook: The first 50% of this book is a catalogue of fish and shellfish species native to Southeast Asia. Simple black and white illustrations accompany each type of fish and shellfish. The remaining 50% covers a listing of 150 authentic recipes listed by […]

Savoring Southeast Asia

Savoring Southeast Asia By Joyce Jue

Binding: Large Softcover

Type of Cookbook: A “Best Hits” of Southeast Asian cuisine, this book glimpses into the cuisines of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. And, I do mean glimpse. While 130 recipes may sound comprehensive, spread over 9 cuisines it’s just enough […]