Articles tagged with: big black books
Black Books: Lovely potting sheds
I came across this potting shed years ago in Country Living magazine (exact date unknown). I do know that it is one of the oldest pages I have in my Big Black Books, and it’s a page I glance at …
Black Books: Berry Bliss(ful) Cake with Lemonade Glaze
It’s that time of year: Berries, berries and more berries. Farmer’s markets, grocery stores, roadside stands… they’re everywhere. And I love it. My favorite is raspberries, which I suppose is because they taste like candy. Good, healthy candy.
The following recipe …
Black Books: Ribs and Texas Blackjack Sauce
I saw this recipe in Woman’s Day magazine in 2005. It immediately went in my Big Black Books and I prepared it for the first time that summer, my last in Chicago. I remember being very leery of the fact …
Black Books: Choco-Cherry Cheesecake Surprise
Yes, this is chocolate cheesecake. Yes, it is impossible to go wrong with chocolate cheesecake. But listen carefully while I explain something to you: This is no ordinary chocolate cheesecake. Two words, folks: brownie crust. Consider the bar raised.
What’s so …
