Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Special Occasion

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I was a little disappointed when I picked up the recent issue of Wine Spectator and saw that Matt Kramer had basically written what I was going to write (nobody likes getting scooped), but it’s not like the first time … Continue reading →

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Biscuit-Top Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

A favorite of the Monday Night Gamers and a classic comfort food, our take on chicken pot pie uses a biscuit top instead of a pie crust, so it actually comes out as more of a cross between pot pie … Continue reading →

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Spring Mailers, Second Wines, and Cat Pee

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I know the cat pee got your attention, and if you’re the type that can’t wait, you can skip down to the last section. Today I took delivery of the last of the spring mailers.  To go with our normal … Continue reading →

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Easy Vegetable Barley Soup

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Enjoying life’s finer pleasures isn’t always about making or eating world-class food.  There’s a great deal of enjoyment in simple things as well, such as this quick-and-easy-to-make soup. INGREDIENTS 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 14 oz can cut green … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

As breakfast breads go, my preference is the scone.  Sure, I’m happy with good homemade buttermilk biscuits, and hearty grain breads, but when asked, I’m headed scone-ward.  It’s a format that you can go a great deal with, indulging your … Continue reading →

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Formatting Sunday Brunch

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

We recently did Sunday brunch with a few friends.  During the planning session, we worked out a kind of brunch formula (maybe framework is a better name?) that we realized we’ve been operating under but hadn’t articulated.  We decided to … Continue reading →

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