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Savor Tooth Tiger: In Pursuit of the Perfect Old Fashioned

April 4, 2023 by Allyson Van Lenten

What is it about the Old Fashioned cocktail that makes me feel like a sophisticated Mad Men character? Sure, it was popular in the 1960s, but its history actually goes back to the previous century. Legend has it that in the late 19th century, cocktails became increasingly popular. Gilded Age cocktails bordered on outrageous with flavored syrups and flashy ingredients. In … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Victoria Sponge Cake

March 1, 2023 by Allyson Van Lenten

It’s strawberry season here in central Florida! To other parts of the country, strawberries symbolize summer. To Floridians, spring (and sometimes even late winter) is the time we go out to enjoy gorgeous weather and pick strawberries. What to do with your strawberry haul? Well, last spring I offered up my favorite strawberry jam. This year, I want to take that strawberry jam … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Arroz Con Pollo

February 2, 2023 by Allyson Van Lenten

Spanish for chicken with rice, arroz con pollo will be your new favorite one-pot meal. All of the flavor from the marinade and sofrito permeate the rice and chicken, creating an incredibly rich dish. Vegetables, starch and protein all in one pot. This dish is truly a wonder of multiculturalism, including ingredients that spread with Spanish explorers throughout Latin America … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Cozy Shrimp Bisque

January 24, 2023 by Allyson Van Lenten

I know January is when food magazines tell us we should be going on juice cleanses and eating lighter after the holidays, but we have been robbed of cool weather this season and I will not go quietly! Maybe it's the native midwesterner in me that longs for cozy, cool nights cooking soup, but I can’t be the only one. It’s been a warm winter, and I’m still firmly in soup … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 7, 2022 by Allyson Van Lenten

What could be cozier than a tray of warm cookies on a cold day? My holiday gift to you, dear reader, is my top secret chocolate chip cookie recipe. Not to brag, but I’ve been told that these cookies are indeed exceptional. This is one recipe that always delivers consistently delicious results. Skip the elaborate desserts and give the people what they really want during your … [Read more...]

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