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Bay seniors don’t need an osteopath when their bones are chilled. A really warm, rich, all-white (no tomatoes at all) Brazilian seafood stew will cure you. With coconut milk, cilantro and lime it tastes almost Thai. The Geezer’s experience has been that it is even better the second night when the citrussy flavors have soaked […]

Bay seniors whose loyalty to chocolate remains stalwart might want to start thinking of baking something dark, creamy and spectacular for Christmas. You could always go with a Viennese Sacher Torte or a Mexican pastel but the Geezer recommends that French paragon of faux forest patisserie – a Buche de Noel.  The always reliable Tante […]

Bay seniors with the patience (30 minutes) to stand over a stove stirring risotto will be rewarded with the warmest, most delicious foul weather  recipe the Geezer knows. It involves butternut squash and is courtesy of the redoubtable Ina Garten. My experience shows the saffron and pancetta can be omitted without harm. This dish is […]