Caramel Custard Recipes For National Caramel Custard Day

[1] Burnt-caramel custard. Here’s the recipe (photo © Bon Appétit). [2] A multi-portion flan made in a fluted flan pan Here’s the recipe (photo © Hummingbird High). [3] Top view of a single-portion flan, or crème caramel (photo © Le Coq Rico [now La Rotisserie | NYC]). [4] A side view (photo © Añejo Tribeca…
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Venison For Thanksgiving, A Historic & Lower Fat Red Meat

It’s not too early in the season to think about venison, one of our favorite fall and winter meats. And for families who don’t like turkey, it’s an excellent alternative for Thanksgiving. Our friend Rowann grew up in a house with no poultry. Her father hated it. On Thanksgiving, beef replaced the traditional turkey. But…
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Fat Miilk Vietnamese Coffee, A Robusta Experience

[1] Vietnamese iced coffee. A swirl of sweetened condensed milk makes it as sweet as you like (photo © Demi Deherrera | Unsplash). [2] You can drink Vietnmese coffee hot, of course (remaining photos © Fat Miilk). [3] Three of the four blends of Fat Miilk beans. [4] A phin is the Vietnamese equivalent of…
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National Coffee Day & The Pumpkin Spice Latte History

Sixty-two percent of Americans drink coffee every day [source]. So de facto, millions of Americans will be celebrating National Coffee Day, September 29th. (International Coffee Day is October 1st). There are more fun coffee stats below. But first, in honor of fall, let’s give some time to the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drink is available…
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Caviar Ice Cream Cone & More Fun Caviar Recipes

[1] Yes, it’s ice cream with caviar—or to be precise, unsweetened Greek yogurt gelato (photo © Pointy Snout). [2] Use 5% Greek yogurt to make ice cream: It’s whole milk yogurt (photo © FAGE USA). [3] Artisan ice cream cones from The Konery (photo © The Konery). [4] Smoked salmon and caviar “tacos,” with diced…
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