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My blog seems to be under the weather... my pics are not posting any more.  Please bare with me as I hold off on posting and figure this out.

Thanks!!!

Still out of power??

Recipe

Try this NO Bake recipe

This Halloween storm has devastated so many lives here in CT as well as all over the eastern sea board.  I can't image the heart ache these families are going through.  I was blessed, there was no damage or loss of power to my home.  I wish all of those who are still struggling, the strength they need to get through it all.

This week I thought I might post a yummy No-Bake recipe... enjoy!

Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
1 3/4 C - White sugar
1/2 C - Milk
1/2 C - Butter
4 T - Unsweetened Cocoa powder
1/2 C - Crunchy Peanut butter
3 C - Quick cooking oats
1 tsp - Vanilla extract

This is a No BAKE, but you should be able to do this on a propane stove top or even your gas grill!

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool until hardened.

Market Grille

 Restaurant Review

Market Grille

110 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester CT 06042

Someone has finally taken advantage of that great location with the spectacular view that used to be home to Hops.  With views that extend out past Avon, Market Grille, part of the Mill Restaurant Group moved in last month and brought with it a fantastic American menu.  And when I say American I mean it, if it is not raised, grown or produced in this country they don’t have it.  No Australian lamb or Polish vodka here.  It may have foreigner flair, but it was born here.

A wonderful three meat pasta!!

The entrance has been moved to the far side of the building and they have added on a massive patio with its own bar and a fire place.  This will be a summer destination hang out for sure.  The décor is warm and rich you enter to reception where they talk walk-ins or reservations.  The spacious bar with a cow print fabrics is off to the left, there are side seating rooms capable of holding special events as well as table and booth seating.

But really, let’s talk about the food. They have a little bit of everything, a great array of raw bar choices and unique Small Plates.  The Chipotle Cheddar popcorn and the Pumpkin Feta Quesadilla both sound great.  We skipped the small bites and went right into dinner.  A great selection of seafood, beef, pasta, burgers and salads.  I had the Garlic-Lemon brined Chicken with mashed potatoes with a demi-glaze.  Very tasty.  Our table also had the fish and chips and an a amazing ribbon pasta and a three meat ragout.  With more than half a dozen dessert options it has had to choose, but we tried the cookie sampler, 6 fresh baked cookies and a glass of milk. 

Fish and Chips

Cookies and Milk

My next visit will include trying the cheese assortment with options from all over the country and a gourmet burger, or should it be a dinner salad.  Too many good choices.

All and all the service was great, the location is fantastic and I think that they have brought a great new option to the Buckland neighborhood.  Don't forget to check out their seasonal menu's.  Right now it's Oktoberfest.