My first guest is Babara Sibley author of Antojitos; Festive and Flavorful Mexican Small Plates
¿Cómo se dice “appetizers”? ANTOJITOS, of course. The north-of-the-border love affair with Mexican food heats up with this luscious collection of 75 authentic Mexican appetizers and drinks from two of Greenwich Village’s favorite restaurateurs. Readers will be inspired to craft crunchy, cheesy Chalupas, succulent Shrimp Ceviche, ruby-red Hibiscus Margaritas, and more. Sidebars on Mexican cooking and entertaining, suggested menus for party themes from cumpleaños (birthdays) to Cinco de Mayo, and a stylish design filled with colorful Mexican folk art and food photographs round out this spicy treat of a book.
Then it’s all about a very cool book perfect for the day before Valentines Day; DamGoodSweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style by Pastry Chef David Gaus and Raquel Pelzel
50 down-home dessert recipes from New Orleans. Don’t miss this delicious opportunity to experience the tempting treats of this richly diverse city in a fascinating cookbook that’s part travelogue and part memoir.
A rich gumbo of authentic Southern sweets. You won’t be able to decide which one of these amazing recipes to try first! Finally, the culinary secrets and stories behind the exquisite sweets unique to the heart of Louisiana are revealed. Along with the insights that only a native son — and a cooking pro — can provide
Order DamGoodSweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style
Good Life Guy Wine of the Week: 2006 Gessami Gramona
Light straw. Spicy orange, melon and nectarine aromas are pure and inviting. Silky pit and exotic fruit flavors are brightened by gentle acidity; shows impressive depth but striking clarity too. Shows a lovely balance of sweetness and vivacity, and finishes with impressive length. This would be fantastic with lighter spicy Asian seafood dishes