This is a flavorful cookie full of lots of chocolate, lots of pistachios, and a little sweetness from the apricots. My secret weapons: chocolate vodka and honey roasted pistachios which bring sweet and salty. Refrigeration is key; if not, the cookie might look like crap. Literally. I hope you like it. Dry Ingredients:2 1/2 cups…

We were in Corolla, NC, on vacation and walked by this hidden gem a half dozen times. We decided to treat ourselves on our getaway day. Good choice. The bakery smell when you walk in the door is amazing, the displays are enticing, and the staff friendly and welcoming. We had the breakfast sandwiches (I…

While vacationing in Corolla, NC, I happened on a seafood store in beautiful downtown Duck. They had some drum fish which can be red drum or black drum; without the skin, you kinda got to take their word for it. Now, if my brother Mike we’re here, I would have blackened it, but he was…

I know I said no more pumpkin spice, but I saw these cookies, and I went into mad scientist mode. The crunch is pumpkin spice cookies. Then we have layers of pumpkin mousse and whipped cream. Now, why the dark chocolate layer? I don’t feel that is serious question, so I’m moving on. Smooth and…

Classic Italian fare is mostly done with chicken, but I like poor big eye baby cow (veal). Here comes the hate moool. Salty prosciutto, tender veal, sage, chicken stock, lemon, and white wine. The most dangerous part is making sure the food doesn’t stick to the pan. I hope you like. (Note: My wife and…