New recipe, September 30, 2014

Today's new recipe is Chioggia Beet Borani With Feta And Toasted Sesame Seeds, from Epicurious. This is a stunning dip served with toasted bread or crackers. Wonderful, it gets a 5!

No wine tonight.

New recipes, September 29, 2014

Chicken Thigh Kebabs with Chile Yogurt Sauce from the September 2014 Food and Wine, and Broccolini Mushroom and Sesame Salad from
the October 2014 Food and Wine. Both are nice, we give them 3s.

No wine, had a Funkwerks Saison ale

New recipe, September 28, 2014

We had a wonderful dinner with friends, so tonight's new recipe is the Blackberry and Ginger Cocktail from the August 2014 Bon Appétit. It might be the brand of ginger beer we chose, but this seems overbalanced toward the ginger--we give it a 3.

New recipe, September 27, 2014

From the October 2015 Food and Wine, Orzo with Raisins and Caramelized Onions. This is pleasant, it gets a 3. Served with a salad Dwight made.

Wine: Yalumba Sangiovese Rosé 2013

New recipe, September 26, 2014

It was a very busy week with travel for both of us, so one more cocktail: the Sierra Naranja from the Breckenridge Distillery website. Another tasty cocktail that gets a 4

New recipe, September 25, 2014

The MaryJane cocktail from the Breckenridge Distillery website. We give it a 4!

New recipe, September 24, 2014

A cocktail-- the Breckenridge Breakfast from the Breckenridge Distillery, using their eponymous bourbon. Yum! A 5

New recipe, September 23, 2014

From Shinin' Times at the Fort Cookbook. Original Sante Fe 1848 Gin Cocktail (no link, sorry!). Very much like a martini. A 3

New recipe, September 22, 2014

From the September 2014 Cooking Light: Tilapia and Fennel Yogurt Sauce served with Red Pepper Couscous and Shaved Carrot Salad. These dishes go nicely together. Over all these are 4s. The fish alone could be a five.

Wine: Benziger Sauvignon Blanc 2011. A nice match

New recipe, September 21, 2014

Vinegar Chicken with Peppers from the Cuisinart Combo Steam and Convection Oven Recipe Booklet-tasty, it gets a 4. Served with a mâché salad and garden fresh tomatoes.

Wine: Victor Hugo Les Mis 2013 Paso Robles Rosé

New recipe, September 20, 2014

Chilaqiles and Eggs from the September 2014 Cooking Light---a 4--served with a reprise of the Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema from the August 2014 Bon Appetit--still a 5!

New recipe,September 19, 2014

Chicken Paillards with Romaine Caesar Slaw from the October 2014 Cooking Light.

This is delicious! The Caesar dressing used yogurt and is both delicious and tasty. We give this a 5.

Wine: Macon Charnay Franclieu Récolte 2011

New recipes, September 18, 2014

Grape Leaf Wrapped Salmon with Serrano Scallion Sauce, from the October 2014 Food and Wine. Didn't have grape leaves, we give this a 3.

Cocktail: Roasted Lemon and Bay Leaf Hard Lemonade--a 5!! Same Food and Wine.

Beth from the October 2014 Food and Wine.

New recipe, September 17, 2014

Seared Tilapia with Spinach and White Bean Orzo. From the October 2014 Cooking Light. A 4. Easy and yummy.

No wine. Served with a Leffe beer

New recipe, September 16, 2014

The Roq Candy cocktail, from the Hpnotiq website. Tasty! It gets a 4.

New recipes, September 15, 2014

Chili Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix, from the August 2014 Bon Appetit. A 3, because they are a bit oily. Served with White Bean and Pumpkin Hummus with Pita Chips. A 4. From the October 2014 Cooking Light.

New recipe, September 14, 2014

Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts from the September/October 2014 Eating Well. Very tasty--this gets a 4.

Wine: 2010 Lirac Chateau de Segries

New recipe, September 13, 2014

Oven Pork Chop Pan Roast, from the October 2014 Cooking Light. This was delicious, we give it a 4.

Wine: Olga Raffault 2007 Chinon "Les Picasses"

New recipe, September 12, 2014

We had dinner made by Rich and Tim, so the new recipe, which gets a 4, is the Rosita cocktail, from the Mr Boston's Official Bartender's Guide. 

New recipe, September 10, 2014

Tomato Soup with Feta Olives and Cucumbers from the September 2014 Food and Wine. It comes from David Chang, and meets our high expectations-a definite, delicious 4

Served with pan fried tilapia with lemon juice and dill.

Wine: Wild Thing Rendezvous Rosé 2013

New recipe, September 9, 2014

We went to see Pippin, so the new recipe is the Martinez Cocktail from the Mr Boston's Official Bartender's Guide. I know it looks like yesterday's, but this is a new one. another 3

New recipe, September 8, 2014

A busy week. This is the Maiden's Prayer cocktail from the Mr Boston's Official Bartender's Guide. Rather tasty, could use more balance against the tartness--gets 3.

New recipes, September 7, 2014

Miso Pickled Eggs from the September 2014 Food and Wine, and White Bean Ragout from the May 2012 Bon Appétit.

We give the eggs a 4, and the ragout a 3--we used low salt beans, and it needs more salt but also more herbs--oregano or marjoram and thyme would make it better.

Wine: Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013

New recipe, September 6, 2014

We saw the opening of Martin Moran's All the Rage at the Curious Theatre this evening--a wonderful
May! The new recipe is the Golden Arrow cocktail from the September 2014 Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine. This is a nice melange of flavors--we give it a 3--we think it could use a bit more bitters.

New recipe, September 5, 2014

Tonight's new recipe is the Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso from the September 2014 Food and Wine. Served with chicken thighs sautéed with Shichimi Togarashi, and a reprise of the Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema from the August 2014 Bon Appetit.

The peppers and the gazpacho get 5s! (The peppers are available at Har Mart, and are labelled "sweet peppers"). The chicken was impromptu, and gets a 4.

No wine, we had Tozai Junmai "Living Jewel" Sake

New recipe, September 4. 2014

The Italian Missing Link, a Carl creation. 2 parts dark rum to one part limoncello. A 4

New recipe, September 3, 2014

The Maiden's Blush, from Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide. Pleasant. A 3

New recipes, September 2, 2014

Dang! Forgot the photo! Tonight's new recipes are Skirt Steak with Roasted Tomato Chimichurri and Poratoes, and Skillet Corn with Bulgur (we used Farro), both from the September 2014 Food and Wine. They are both nice, and get 4s.

Wines: Jessup Crllars 2009 Table for Four, and Cuvée Papale Châteauneuf du Pape 2010--thanks Jay and Shannon!

New recipes, September 1, 2014

Tuna Steaks with Mustard Dressing and Mashed Taro from the September 2014 Food and Wine. Served with Crushed Cucumbers with Lime Pickle and Coconut from the September 2014 Bon Appétit. Both were delightful with unusual flavors--they get 5s.

Wine: Crios Rosè of Malbec 2013