Update and Redux: C – Since I can’t find any of my husband’s favorite peach lemonade in stores, I will have to make it myself. I think it’s better this way anyway. I can control the amount of sugar and flavor. Plus it’s super easy especially with all the stone … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Regardless of the crumble vs. pie discussion, this dish is so delicious you will want to make extra. One is never enough. Good news. It’s super easy and shows very well. Plop a scoop of homemade ice cream on top and you have a perfect … Continue reading
J – I have been a life-long fan … and, why not. My grandfather was a pretty important guy there. Long ago and far away, in the 1920s, the West was just rediscovering China and the lure of ancient Chinese art. My grandfather helped satisfy the burning curiosity by acquiring … Continue reading
J – Neighborhood Italian restaurants can be a risk. But, not this one. Usually it’s easy access, reasonable prices and predictable, mediocre food. Nando Milano fits the first two AND has wonderful food. A pleasant surprise. They were quite busy, but the owner found me a seat at the bar. … Continue reading
J – Parts Unknown … indeed. I never expected to eat at a recent Anthony Bourdain recommendation. Or, any one for that matter. I don’t travel like he does. But, hey, I was going to Chicago. I had seen the Parts Unknown: Chicago episode. Why not. My Chinese fluent friend Jeff … Continue reading
J – “There is no calorie limit for brunch here.” So I was told by my Uber driver as I headed back to the airport for my flight home. And he should know. His family dates back to Prohibition days … with some very colorful great uncles. He was very … Continue reading
Updated and Redux: J – This is another one of those how-did-we-not-discover-this ice creams. Random bunch of fennel flowers going to seed. Idea. Make fennel seed ice cream. Eat. Oh, my!! Only trouble is … can’t always get fresh fennel seeds. Absolute requirement. Maybe fennel pollen could work … have … Continue reading
Updated and Redux: C – I need to make this again. I love cherry ice cream. It’s one of those recipes that is so delicious. It was devoured in less than a week. C – This isn’t my brother’s favorite cherry ice cream … yet! I have been on a … Continue reading
Updated and Redux: J – This is one of those ice creams you have to taste to believe. Haunting oolong or jasmine/oolong tea flavors in a super rich ice cream custard. So delicious and satisfying that you will want a large bowl full … don’t do it, unless you need … Continue reading
Updated and Redux: C – When the mint needs trimming in the garden, I know it’s time to make this fresh mint ice cream. It’s still one of the most amazing mint ice creams out there. There is something about it during a hot summer day that is so amazing. … Continue reading