Jeff the Chef, Author at Make It Like a Man!

Two Kumquat Cocktails

Posted on December 28, 2013October 4, 2014 by Jeff the Chef

Two easy recipes for winter holiday cocktails: 1) A tart and tangy kumquat whiskey sour is a great way to start your New Year's Eve party. 2) A clean and fresh kumquat champagne cocktail is the perfe... Read More

Fruit Strudel Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2013December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef

An old-world, old-fashioned cookie recipe. Wonderful for Christmas, but suitable for any time you want to brighten the cold, dark days of winter. Olive oil enriches the pastry. Raisins, apples, apric... Read More

Jeff’s Ginger Whiskey Highball (My Leftover Hangover)

Posted on December 14, 2013January 15, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

Man-made, hand-made ginger ale makes this sweet, spicy ginger whiskey highball recipe unique. It requires time, but no difficult-to-acquire skills. ... Read More

Free Wi-Fi in Uptown Chicago, Pt. 1

Posted on December 9, 2013August 13, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

In its Free Wi-Fi series, Make It Like a Man visits Starbucks throughout Chicago, and reviews them as work and study spaces for students, travelers, and people who work from home. ... Read More

Candied Ginger

Posted on December 7, 2013December 14, 2014 by Jeff the Chef

Turn ginger root into a sweet treat. Blanching helps candied ginger lose some of its peppery bite; don't blanch if you want more intensity or blanch a few times if you're looking for something milder... Read More