The Bloody Mary deserves more than brunch
With the right tweaks, and the right ingredients, it can be an amazing drink, not just for a brunch, but for a great night too
Recipe
Friday
Monday
A sip of the Vieux Carré
The cocktail is a love letter to the tangled, intoxicating spirit of New Orleans
Thursday
Culling cookbooks
I have never been able to give away any cookbook that either family or friends have presented to me with love
Shaking up the mojito
It’s decadent, spicy and boozy as hell; what’s not to love?
Monday
Baked Alaska has become more accessible than ever
Where are the risk-takers of yore? This is far too safe, hardly a gamble at all
Thursday
Margarita magnificence: a consummately customizable cocktail
Once you have this classic recipe down, it’s easy to modify to make flavored margaritas, and the sky’s the limit
Tuesday
The espresso martini is the best cocktail template
How to customize a classic
Thursday
I ate Audrey Hepburn’s kidneys
I had contemplated knocking on my famous neighbor’s front door and asking if she had any suggestions for cooking veal kidneys
Sunday
Porgy and best
How the porgy became my preferred piscine
Saturday
Game birds
Try Cornish hens for Thanksgiving
