by Chief Cook and Bottle Washer | Sep 14, 2015 | Cakes
José works at the Red Cross and every chapter hosts a thank you dinner for their volunteers each year. Volunteers are the lifeblood, backbone and foundation of the Red Cross: without them the Red Cross could not fulfill it’s mission. This past Saturday we baked...
by Chief Cook and Bottle Washer | Jun 20, 2015 | Treat
José loves lemons. And when he saw a take on Lemon Meringue pie he was inspired. Ding! Eggs, butter, lemons and cream. How could it get any better? Well, as it turns out, the original recipe needed a little tweaking. Here’s how he fixed it. It sounded perfect:...
by Chief Cook and Bottle Washer | Jun 9, 2015 | Libations
So, about 6 or 7 months ago I switched from coffee to Earl Grey Tea to reduce my caffeine intake. Maybe I did it for the caffeine thing but probably because I love the bergamot in Earl Grey and it leaves my breath less stinky. The May issue of Bon Appetit included an...