Molly Muffin

Twanna Hines (www.funkybrownchick.com) samples and critiques a cupcake from Daiuto’s in midtown Manhattan, July 10, 2008. Shot by Rachel Kramer Bussel of Cupcakes Take the Cake (http

In this video, Betty and Rick have dinner at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. We went in search of the authentic Hot Brown Sandwich. The sandwich was created in the 1920’s by the chef at the Brown Hotel, where as many as 1200 guests came each evening to dance in the grand ballroom. Afterwards, in the “wee” hours of the morning, the guests would grow tired of dancing and retire to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Bored with the traditional ham & eggs, Chef Fred Schmidt delighted his …

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make the Brown Hotel Version of the Hot Brown Sandwich. This is the sandwich I ordered when Rick and I dined at the English Grill in the Brown Hotel recently. The sandwich is an open-face turkey sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, and a delicate Mornay sauce. It is delicious!!! (This recipe makes two hot browns.) Ingredients: 2 oz. whole butter 2 oz. all-purpose flour 1 quart heavy cream ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish Salt and …