Kissing just got a little tastier with Carol Frieberg’s new book, The Best Places to Kiss Cookbook: Recipes from the most Romantic Restaurants, Cafes and Inns of the Pacific Northwest, Sasquatch Books. This book is a great place to start when planning a meal for that special someone. Recipes include Fresh Oysters with Tobasco and Lemongrass Granitè, from Point No Point Resort in Sooke, BC and Duck Breast Salad with Peaches and Hazelnuts from Crush Restaurant in Seattle. Sounds like a great meal to get you in the mood! Get inspired to spice things up and pick up a copy in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Connection of Botany and Booze
Do you ever stop to think about the garnishes, liqueurs and syrups you put in your favorite cocktails? Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist, definitely has! She has uncovered some seriously cool history on some common, and some not-so-common cocktail...