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 matter of [...]

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

Pour 1 1/2 ounces St Germain into a champagne flute.  Top [...]

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.  Cheers!

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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 country.  Recipes from Burma, Thailand, [...]

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 to give you a [...]

Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way

Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way
by Sallie Ann Robinson

Binding:  Small paperback (8.9 x 7 x .5 inches) with 170 pages

Type of Cookbook:  Regional US/Southern

Photography:  Scenic b/w photography of the region, for the most part  — only a small amount of food photography

Level of cooking skills required:  Basic cooking skills

Contents:  Numerous recipes broken down into categories (Salads, [...]