Maybe it’s because I’m a child of the 70s, but I love a good dip. Not the old blend of sour cream and dried soup mix (I said a good dip), but something rich and flavorful to dip my chip in or spread on a cracker. (I guess I could call them spreads to sound […]
October 2013
American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London. An art deco gem with bartenders that take their work very seriously. Asanoha mixing glass. Serve them stirred –not shaken– from this elegant mixing glass. Leopold polished brass jigger. Precise measurements, easy to use, and easy on the eyes. Christofle Bulle D’Argent ice bucket. Modern (or more art […]
Here’s a video about how to make on of my very favorite seasonal cocktail snacks. This time of year, black figs are at the peak of their unique flavor, and stuffing them with a little tangy goat cheese, wrapping them with salty prosciutto and grilling (in a grill pan or outdoor grill) or broiling them […]