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Author Archives: David Marcus
Nuts to You (in the Best Possible Way)
The more I think about the dishes I like to cook, the more I realize that I most enjoy the low-effort, big-return recipes that make a party a little more special. This spiced nuts recipe comes from my brother, Ed, … Continue reading
In Which Our Novice Baker Finally Achieves The Bagel Of His Dreams
With not that much effort, you can go back in time. Continue reading
I Don’t Care If My Flour Tortillas Look Like Amoebas. I Am Never Buying Them At The Store Again.
In which our novice baker discovers a wonder of the ancient civilization. Continue reading
Let The Bagel Be Unbroken
A perfect bagel recipe but imperfect shaping results in strange breadfellows. Continue reading
In Praise of the Martini and its Essential Ingredient
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A man goes into a bar, orders a Beefeater martini up, with olives. The bartender puts a little skewer holding three olives into a cocktail glass, loads the shaker with ice and … Continue reading
Syrup, The Cowboy Way
There is the right way, the wrong way, and sometimes the cowboy way — a shortcut that one uses for expedience or necessity. I like to have simple syrup in the refrigerator for cold drinks, and especially for Old Fashioneds … Continue reading