It may be September, but it is also the kickoff to the world famous Oktoberfest. Munich celebrates its 188th Oktoberfest starting this September 16 through October 3. If you can’t make it to Germany, consider a day trip to historic Sanford’s Hollerbach’s German restaurant for some authentic food, beer and live music. To celebrate at home, I’m sharing a recipe for a classic warm … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Baking a Better Cake
Does anyone else find baking cakes incredibly frustrating? Cooking comes naturally to me. Baking on the other hand? It seems that a degree in chemistry is needed to produce a decent cake! I have compiled a list of tips and tricks to baking better cakes. No more cursing in the kitchen. No more throwing out lumpy, dense, dry cakes. We are learning from our mistakes! I asked my … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Spring Mint Julep
Spring has officially sprung. What better way to celebrate the season than with a frosty mint julep? Traditionally served on Derby Day in Kentucky, this spring staple is easy and actually fun to make. Don’t believe me? You get to crush ice in a tea towel like an old-timey bartender. Don’t use your ice machine. Get out the meat mallet and your aggression on some … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: In Pursuit of the Perfect Old Fashioned
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
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...]
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