Testing Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Fundamentals: Puff Pastry

February 14, 2015September 1, 2016 baking, pastry

Why do tv chefs tell you to purchase puff pastry? I'm not saying that store-bought puff pastry is bad, quite the opposite, but I've heard Ina Garten, Alton Brown, and countless other food celebrities wax on that it isn't worth your time, it's a painstaking process, it's highly complicated. When... Read More

✷ Recipe Snacks Testing

Refrigerator Pickles

June 24, 2014September 1, 2016 pickles, snacks, vegetables, vinegar

Who doesn't love a good pickle? Crunchy, fresh and tangy, the bright acidity wakes up anything you serve it with. I haven't met a pickle I didn't enjoy, from little cornichons to sweet bread and butter, but my hands-down favorite is a crunchy, dilly, sour pickle. I was originally feeding... Read More

How To Pasta Testing

Cooking Fundamentals: Fresh Pasta

February 9, 2014June 28, 2017 eggs, Italian, pasta

Making homemade fresh pasta can be intimidating. It seems (like pastry) to be a skill/technique that signifies an advanced home cook. Many argue that it isn't worth the effort, with all the high quality pastas in stores these days. And while it's true, there are ample supplies of high quality... Read More

How To Snacks Testing

Homemade Soppressata and Saussicon Sec

October 4, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, pork, sausage

I was feeling bold after making homemade dry-cured Spanish Chorizo. It was such a success I was ready to tackle new sausage recipes and techniques. I decided for my next batch, I'd do one variety with a real ferment and one variety without a starter culture. I decided to go... Read More

How To Testing

The Great Macaron Challenge, Part 1

February 3, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, cookies, macarons, sweets

If you are unfamiliar with French macarons, they are delicate and delicious meringue-based cookie sandwiches. Famous makers include Laduree, Bouchon Bakery and Pierre Herme. I love these little cookies and in an attempt to create the object of my desire (not to mention save my wallet, these cookies usually cost... Read More