Afternoon tea really is the perfect meal for entertaining, and spring is the perfect time to have a tea party. There is something so undeniably delightful about tiered trays of goodies, an assortment of teas and beautiful scones. While afternoon tea is decidedly English, American tea parties can be nice, too. One vital component of an English afternoon tea is the scone. … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: The Origin of Eggs Benedict
Is there a better brunch dish than Eggs Benedict? I think not. Eggs Benedict is the quintessential brunch specialty … but where did it come from? As with any famous dish, there are discrepancies over who created this legendary dish. I’ll present two stories and you can choose for yourself. Regardless of the results of the battle of the Benedicts, the results are surely … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
The woman who brought French cuisine to the American table requires no introduction. Countless movies, books and TV series have been dedicated to telling Julia Child’s remarkable story. If you’ve seen the 2009 film, Julie and Julia, you will be quite familiar with the dish I’m sharing here, Beef Bourguignon. Making and savoring this cozy beef stew is the perfect way to spend a … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Victorian Christmas Pudding
Now bring me some figgy pudding! The old, albeit quite bossy, line from an old Christmas carol reminds us what an integral part of a Christmas meal this famous dessert truly is. So popular that the people demand it! This dessert was made world famous in Charles Dickens’ 1843 masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. This dessert has many names: Christmas Pudding, Figgy Pudding, Plum … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Corpse Reviver Cocktail
Spooky season is upon us! Some believe that winter holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. I respectfully disagree. Some of us like to cover our front yards in fake skeletons and plastic spiders even more than twinkling Christmas lights. To each their own. If you are a spooky season enthusiast and enjoy a themed cocktail, proceed…if you dare. The corpse reviver is … [Read more...]