Author Archives: Jim

Welsh Rabbit/Welsh Rarebit & Laculle Brut Premier

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim

Can someone tire of Eggs Benedict on New Year’s morning?  The brief answer is “no”.  The recipe that follows is not meant to replace in our hearts the supreme brunch dish.  On the other hand, Eggs Benedict is a particularly fussy dish … Continue reading →

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Muffin-tin Mini-Quiches & Konrad Sauvignon Blanc ’14

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Jim

I was looking for a “tasty utilitarian something.” Something that could work for breakfast/brunch, or as an appetizer during cocktails, or as a first course in a fancy-shmancy dinner. I picked up this recipe for Muffin-tin Mini Quiches from Eating … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak & Domaine Garon Côtes du Rhône ‘22

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Jim

I consider this dish an exercise in trying to shed a childhood nightmare. When I attended Hamden Hall Country Day School, Salisbury Steak was on the hot lunch rotation — meaning I would see it at least once a month … Continue reading →

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I Voted!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Jim

And here’s the great news!  In Connecticut they allow you to vote on behalf of other people, too.  You know… folks who can’t make it to the polling place.  Not only that, I got to vote for folks who live … Continue reading →

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