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In the Service of the Martini

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Jim

“The Martini is the only American invention as perfect as the English sonnet.” —  H. L. Mencken When I confronted my first Martini in April 1973, poolside at Cambridge Beaches in Sandys Parish Bermuda, I didn’t give much consideration to the … Continue reading →

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Easy Veal Stew and 2019 J.P. Marchand Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Jim

What can I say?  It’s not even August and I am already suffering with an acute case of back-deck-cold-salads-and-grill-cuisine fatigue.  Enough with the steaks, burgers, kebobs and tomatoes stuffed with tuna salad! I needed a “time out.”  But I really wasn’t interested … Continue reading →

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The Round Dog

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Jim

Little did I realize that July 21 is “National Hotdog Day.”  {extended side note:  Who gets to decide these “National Days” anyway?  And if we’re honoring the Hotdog, wouldn’t July 4th be better suited?  After all, that’s  when Nathan’s in Coney … Continue reading →

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Discada & 2017 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicella Nanfrè

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Jim

The introductory text and photo to this recipe seduced me: “This savory, spicy dish is essentially a stir-fry made for meat-lovers.” OK, sounds good to me!  But then this, “A great, hearty meal to serve for a crowd…”  OK, pump … Continue reading →

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