Author Archives: Jim

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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Richard Parker’s Fall Soup & Gearbox Sangiovese

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jim

It’s wonderful to be relieved of responsibility of preparing a Sunday repast. On an Autumn day, leaves drifting downward in the crisp air, having a man frog on hand to labor in the kitchen is a good thing. And today Richard Parker … Continue reading →

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