Through used book stores and library discard sales we have been amassing a pretty decent cook book collection. One of our favorite finds has always been Anjum’s New Indian by Anjum Anand which has recipes from the Cooking Channel’s Indian Food Made Easy. We love the way the author starts each recipe with a little […]
Cucumber
Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic with Cucumber Foam
Hendrick’s Gin is the perfect pairing for English cucumbers. This gin & tonic marries the wonderful refreshing flavor of cucumber with the crisp botanicals of Hendrick’s gin. Our inspiration came from Heston Blumenthal’s recipe for Pimm’s No. 1 Cup. First of all take a quarter of an English cucumber, wash but […]
Dill Sliced Cucumbers with Red Pepper and Onion
When I was in college I began collecting cookbooks. I had seen an offer to join a cookbook club and although I did not even have a kitchen, I began collecting. One of the books I purchased was Preserving Today written by Jeanne Lesem. I loved the cover of the book more than the idea […]