February 2018

Cranberry Brie Bites – The Perfect Party Snack

Posted on 25 February 2018

Bring A Snack To Share You’ve been invited to a party, and you’ve been asked to bring a snack to share with the others in attendance. What’s a good snack to bring as your offering? Considerations We usually stick with the following criteria for a good party snack: We think individual bites are best – something a guest can pick up and put on their plate. Our current go-to snack is Cranberry Brie Bites. Click on Cranberry Brie Bites and then scroll down past the narrative to see the recipe. We avoid taking…

Cranberry Brie Bites

Posted on 24 February 2018

in Nibbles and Appetizers (The Starters)

by Bob

Bring A Snack To Share You’ve been invited to a party, and you’ve been asked to bring a snack to share with the others in attendance. What’s a good snack to bring as your offering? Considerations We usually stick with the following criteria for a good party snack: We think individual bites are best – something a guest can pick up and put on their plate. Our current go-to snack is Cranberry Brie Bites. We avoid taking snacks that are messy or need to be cut, sliced, or spread at the table prior…

Meatballs. Sicilian-Style

Posted on 23 February 2018

in Pure Comfort Food

by Bob

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” – Julia Child I’m not advocating eating pasta three meals a day. I think of pasta as the ultimate in comfort food, and once a week I like to treat myself. And, if I’m going to treat myself to some extra calories, I want it to be over the top. While I absolutely love spaghetti and meatballs, the Sicilian Meatball recipe featured in Men’s Journal (March 2018, page 24) is just the…

A Delicious And Interesting Seafood Bolognese

Posted on 14 February 2018

in Lend Me Your Ears

by Bob

A Seafood Bolognese? By definition, a seafood Bolognese makes no sense. According to culinary tradition, a Bolognese sauce is meat-based, and it’s referred to as ragu’ in Italy. It reflects the cuisine of Northern Italy. This part of Italy is more fitted to support livestock and wildlife with its green pastures and woodlands. Also, the North borders Austria and France influence what they prepare. As I said, there’s no meat in this recipe. Instead, a fresh seafood selection has been used which is a staple of the cooking of Southern Italy….

The Friday Afternoon Club Party

Posted on 11 February 2018

in Lend Me Your Ears

by Bob

Perhaps the easiest way to have people over is to invite them to a Friday Afternoon Club. While these informal gatherings are called Friday Afternoon Clubs, any afternoon will work. When we host an FAC, the gathering usually starts at about 5:00 p.m. and breaks about 7:00 p.m. It can be a small or a large 40+ guest list. It’s a BYOB format (usually a bottle of wine) and everyone is encouraged to bring a snack that can be shared by all in attendance. The Bar Preparation …

Making Valentine’s Day Memorable

Posted on 6 February 2018

in Lend Me Your Ears

by Bob

For The Gentlemen Readers Let’s travel back in time to Valentine’s Day 2017. Do you remember what you did to make that day special for your beloved? You don’t? Well, then it’s doubtful that she does either. The obvious goal of Valentine’s Day, that holiday of romance, love, and affection, should be to make it a day she will never forget. Cards, flowers, and candy are nice, but they are drearily predictable. It should be noted that surprises are remembered longer than planned events, so surprise her with something clever…

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February 2018

Cranberry Brie Bites – The Perfect Party Snack

Cranberry Brie Bites

Meatballs. Sicilian-Style

A Delicious And Interesting Seafood Bolognese

The Friday Afternoon Club Party

Making Valentine’s Day Memorable

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