When I left home, my mother gave me a Betty Crocker cookbook. She knew I didn’t take advice well, but she also knew that when there was nothing else to read I had memorized the contents of toothpaste. I was broke, but accustomed to her (very good) food. I had to learn to cook. And… Continue reading Poor Man’s Foie Gras
Author: james romanow
“Elegant” wine
I’ve had a couple of wines lately that I considered undrinkable. They were viscous, sugary, and in one case (Meiomi PN) collapsed with astonishing speed (less than four hours) into cherry cough syrup. I don’t get it. I know these wines are selling at a billion bottles a second. I have no problem with people… Continue reading “Elegant” wine
Saskatchewan Cocktails
The various liqueurs available at LB Distillers has had me modifiying any number of traditional cocktail recipes. (cloudberry gimlet anyone?) Here’s a couple that I’ve been playing with that seem quite decent. Saskatoon Sunrise 2 Parts OJ 1 Part Gambit Gin a dollop of Saskatoon Liqueur You can drink it straight; I prefer it cut… Continue reading Saskatchewan Cocktails
Zombie Brain Cocktail
Here’s a great Halloween Cocktail as featured on Jeff Rogstad today at noon. You need a clear liqueur, fairly sweet and ideally cold. I used Sambuca and keep it in the freezer till the party is over. Squeeze a slice of lime into the liqueur, and then slowly – I use an eyedropper with the… Continue reading Zombie Brain Cocktail
Henry of Pelham Wine Club
I’ve long been a fan of Henry of Pelham’s wines. They offer excellent value for the money and some of the better bottles are downright fantastic. If you think you might enjoy their wines, the winery offers a new wine club, including a prestige membership where any visit to the winery gets you a glass… Continue reading Henry of Pelham Wine Club