Author Archives: Jim

Walt’s Chili w/Beans & 2018 Podere Castarini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Jim

I was recently given a gift of The Official Disney Parks Cookbook containing “101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault.” In Editor Pam Brandon’s forward she notes that the recipes “… make it easy to enjoy the dishes at home.  Some … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Jim

I was sorting thru my “mental attic” and came across a couple of snapshots circa 1960. Mom: We went strawberry picking together at some farm in Branford (?).  It was a sunny day and we were assigned rows to pick from.  Mom … Continue reading →

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Toad in the Hole w/ 2022 Clos St. Antonin Côtes du Rhône

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Jim

England might not take first place for unappealing names for food, but here is a small sampling of names that are certainly worthy of consideration: Spotted Dick, Clotted Cream, Mushy Peas, Bangers & Mash, and for our consideration today: Toad … Continue reading →

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Good Ship Reuben James

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Jim

Have you heard of a ship called the good Reuben JamesManned by hard fighting men both of honor and fame?She flew the Stars and Stripes of the land of the freeBut tonight she’s in her grave on the bottom of … Continue reading →

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