A cocktail for the Dragon Lady of Game of Thrones, bourbon-spiked banana bread, and a quiche with shallot, mushrooms, and smoked sausage. 

Don't be scared off by the word "bitter" here. This ESB is a seductive, honey-sweet brew with just enough of a bitter edge to keep things interesting. It's a classic British ale and for a good reason: it's just that good. 

Baked salmon, creamy broccoli salad, and a chickpea panzanella in today's Delicious Links...

If you have yet to experience the pleasure of cheese and beer together, or if you're a strict believer in pairing cheese with wine and wine alone, here's a book to open, widen, and/or convert your mindset. 

And if you're already on the beer and cheese bandwagon, there's no question that this is a book for you. 

Pineapple doughnuts, pasta fagioli, and seared scallops with spring risotto in today's Delicious Links. 

Breakfast galettes, hummus (and a stew to put it in), and asparagus panini in today's Delicious Links...

A vegan mango cream pie, cucumber and mint cocktail, and stuffed poblano peppers in today's Delicious Links. 

Here's what I do when things get rough, when I'm sad or troubled or upset.  I go to the kitchen and I make something and then I give it to somebody. I don't let it get it too complicated: I pull some ingredients together from whatever is at hand and make then soup, or cookies, or bread.  And then I give it to the first person I think of, usually the the one who is closest, like a neighbor, or a coworker, or sometimes even my mail carrier.

With more sunshine, my end-of-day goal is to spend a few moments putzing in my garden. This means that dinner ends up being simple recipes and easy but delicious drinks, like smashes. These smashes make up a whole new world of cocktails with endless options for muddling, mixing, and of course sipping. This one is just perfect for today's 10-Minute Happy Hour.

Nutella mudslides, a tamarind limeade mocktail, and eggs with harissa in today's Delicious Links...