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Street Corn Salad and 2018 La Ficelle de Saint-Pourçain

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Jim

I rarely pay attention to “side dishes”, but a recent feed from My Recipes caught my attention: “25 side dishes for hot dogs”. But before we proceed, let me alert you that coming from New Haven, CT as I do, there are … Continue reading →

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A Welcomed Twist on TV Dinners!

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jim

My Grandmother must be smiling in Heaven!  I can picture her now, arms comfortably folded resting above her lap as she nods with approval.  Wherefore the joy?  I have just purchased a TV Dinner from the Crown Market in West … Continue reading →

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Lobster Cacio e Pepe & 2018 Domaine Paul Pillot Bourgogne Blanc

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Jim

On a couple of levels this recipe is a perfect fit.  First, consider what follows as a variation to the literary tale of Mr. Jack Sprat and his Missus.  But neither fat nor lean need detain us in telling the … Continue reading →

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John Adams’ Beef Brisket & 2016 Malk Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Jim

John Adams was the second President of the United States. Always included as one of our “Founding Fathers”, but before becoming an important voice in the First Continental Congress, he gained fame as a trial lawyer.  In October 1770 John … Continue reading →

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