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...
by Chief Cook and Bottle Washer | Mar 16, 2015 | Cakes
Okay, so this is decadent. A layer of creamy cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of rich black chocolate cake, swathed in a salted caramel butter cream, topped with chocolate ganache and drizzled with more caramel. You are either completely repulsed by this...
