2 Meals with Ruske . . . Here and There

Early December Dinner with Jen Ruske at Cafe Drake

Cardamom-Orange Martinis

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes

Jasper Hill Cellars (VT.) Aged Cheddar

Scottish Stew of Lamb, Barley and Root Vegetables

Blackberry Ice Cream

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Grappa

Ultra-Luscious Dinner at Jen Ruske's Swish New Pad

Gimlets

Split Pea Soup with Kielbasa and Cheese Toasts

Ribeye Steaks with Cognac-Shallot Cream Sauce

Mashed Acorn Squash

Braised Kale

Pumpkin Muffins

Calvados

Cognac