Cocktails

Pamplemousse Cocktail au Morroc (Pomegranate and Grapefruit)  

Pamplemousse Cocktail au Morroc (Pomegranate and Grapefruit)  

Pamplemousse may be the most charming word in the French language. French has many charming words, but just say it out loud…

Gin Gin Mule Cocktail

The Gin Gin Mule is an important drink to me,…

Homemade Ginger Beer  

Ginger beer isn’t brewed. It doesn’t contain barley, or hops,…

The Perfect Margarita

The Margarita has almost become America’s national drink. Mexican restaurants…

Recipes

Muhammara Hot Pepper Dip

Muhammara Hot Pepper Dip

Nearly a decade ago, my cousin and his family came down from New York to visit and for some reason he brought…

Baba Ganoush Roasted Eggplant Dip

In my recent hummus post, I talk about the surging…

Hummus Recipe

Hummus. It’s taking over the nation. Only a few (ok,…

Pistachio and Lamb Kebabs  

The Mint & Aleppo Pepper Chicken Kebabs from Saveur No.…

Reviews

My Affair with Bialetti

My Affair with Bialetti

I need to get this out there. For 25 years I have had an on-again, off-again relationship with a hot little Italian.…

Weber Smokey Joe Product Review  

I’ve owned Weber Smokey Joe grills off and on for…

Mini Pepper Grinder Product Review  

This is just a quick review of a couple of…

Kitchen Shears that Travel

I don’t use my kitchen shears for absolutely everything – …