Gravlax takes some advanced planning but it’s worth it. I like to take a plate of gravlax with crackers and mustard cream cheese to holiday potlucks. I always make extra to eat for breakfast...Read More
I love silly little gifts. Stocking stuffers are best when they are goofy but they should be practical too. Here are a few fun stocking stuffer ideas. Cocktail Bitters Perfect for cocktail lovers....Read More
This is one of my all time favorite recipes! The cumin seed adds an unexpected hit of spice to this sweet pepper jelly. Since the book containing this recipe is out of print I think it’s OK to...Read More
Homemade limoncello is so much better than what you can buy in the store! It’s sweet and lemony and isn’t the color of antifreeze. Best of all, it’s really easy to make limoncell...Read More
This warm, sweet sauce is great with pancakes or french toast. The lightly cooked persimmon tastes like apricot and apple. Yum! For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound Fuyu persimmons juice of ...Read More
There are two types of people out there – those that like persimmon and those that don’t. When it comes to fresh persimmon, I’m on the “don’t like” side. This i...Read More
This yummy baked custard uses real scotch. I like to use a strongly flavored scotch for maximum impact. For 6 servings you’ll need: 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 5 egg yolks ...Read More
I make this sauce every year, I love the spiciness ginger adds to cranberry sauce. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounces whole cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1...Read More
I love cranberry sauce and serve way too many different flavors at Thanksgiving. This bourbon based sauce will be a new addition to this year’s meal. For this recipe you’ll need 12 ounce...Read More
This decadent yet easy dish works as a hearty appetizer or as part of a fancy breakfast. Serve it with a salad for lunch or a light dinner. We first tried this combination at Bar Bambino in San Fr...Read More