ITS TIME FOR A MARTINI

Three Olives - Flavorful Vodka taste, minimal aftertaste and vaporous light burn (2) Frankly I was surprised after purchasing this as a mid-priced brand at $25.99/1.75 Liter

Smirnoff - Unobtrusive taste, slightly chalky aftertaste, light burn (3) (this was had directly after the impressive Three Olives Martini stated above). tag removed/375 mL*

Romanoff - Rough bite, vaporous aftertaste with lingering burn (4/5), virtually undrinkable. $13.99/ 1.75 Liter

Barton - Very similar to the Romanoff Vodka mentioned above and in the same "basement" neighborhood except this has a Rougher bite, much more aftertaste and prevalent burn (5).

Sobiewski - Light Taste, slight aftertaste, Light Burn (2). Very similar to Three Olives. This one is a Polish Vodka and recommended me by my friend Wendy. $19.99/1.75 Liter

* - found surplus in my computer table (January 2013), purchased for a road gig but unused.

The GIN Martini

A Real Martini or Original Recipe is the Gin Martini (I am so personally afraid of the Gin from previous experiences) and I have always liked my Gin but never had it around so in the wee hours as Jamie slept I crept to the Vermouth and spied the Gin in her bar.

Gordons - Gin snap to it but Very smooth surprisingly (it being Gordons "the most mixable") with barely an aftertaste and a very light burn if at all, my notes (iPhone) rate the burn a "1". Also my first Martini proper or Gin Martini ever if memory serves me right, Outstanding !!!

Had a Gordons Gin Martini at home and did not like it at all, very strange.

LIVERWURST & VELVEETA ON A RITZ

A mainstay of the New Years Eve parties of my youth when I used to drink White Rock or Key Quality Black Cherry Soda out of a shot glass with my dad at my side, he introduced me to this Snack and I always adhere to the certain Original Recipe Ingredients.

• Liverwurst (or) Braunschweiger in Sausage Casing shaped tube.
• Velveeta Cheese Original Flavor (Brick).
• Ritz Crackers Original Flavor.

Still tastes the same except maybe there's a little less Salt on the Ritz, but then again maybe not.

PANKO CHIPOTLE CHICKEN (Homeade) 1/19/13

This was mouth-wateringly good, Sometimes even a Great Chef outdoes herself and that is what Jamie did with some simple ingredients, The Panko chipotle Bread crumbs are amazing but then Jamie did add some other Secret Spices as well.

this is what I wrote on facebook.

Chef Jamie outdid herself with a simple dish of Panko Chipotle Chicken Cutlets and Sazon Rice with Cheese.

CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY SOUP (5 Selections)

1/15/13 - Savory Pot Roast - Tender Beef and Hearty Broth, a little Veggie undertone to the overall taste.

The can says Pour Over Mashed Potatoes.

1/16/13 - Kickin' Buffalo Style Chicken - Melt in your mouth Chicken in a Cayenne Pepper Cheddar Cheese Broth with Potatoes, Celery, Red Peppers. In Broth This is the Soup version of Tostito's Salsa Con Queso Dip AND DELICIOUS !!!! would probably be good with Jalapeño Slices and/or Bacon.

The can says Serve Over Cornbread.

My very first impression came from pouring this into the pot to be taken aback by the almost bright yet inviting cheddar cheese coloring of the broth which answered my questions from the photo on the can and also left me with the forethought of the "Get the kids to eat soup too" campaign in the pipeline.

Bright and Inviting Kickin' Buffalo Style Chicken'

10/21/14 - I Love This Soup, I bet they don't make it anymore, Bastards, Two cans down, one to go.

1/17/13 - Chipotle Chicken & Corn Chowder - Once again very tender (possibly stewed) Chicken Meat in a slightly Spicy (Chipotle) Corn Chowder broth with Potatoes at the fore and a Beany, Corny undercurrent and aftertaste.

The can says Pour Over Rice.

So impressed and Excited was I with the "Kickin' Buffalo Style Chicken" that I made a special trip to the store for the "third" new soup from Chunky, the Corn Chowder. So far the Buffalo Chicken is the favorite.

A none too enticing (to my eye) Corny Yellow Broth.

1/22/13 - Beef with Country Vegetable - Potato, Carrots and Peas with Tender Beef in a "Meaty" Broth reminiscent of Dinty Moore Beef Stew.

The can says Pour Over Rice.

Incidentally the "Beef cube" in the photo above while from the same can was in fact brought to the surface with the soup spoon so was in fact staged for the shot.

3/6/13 - Jammin' Jerk Chicken with Rice & Beans - The Least hearty of the bunch, Chicken, Potato, Carrots, Celery, Rice and Beans in a somewhat thin broth. Could be Spicier but this is Campbells U.S.A.

The can doesn't suggest anything, well I suppose there is already Rice in the soup.

A Bit Runny but it is Soup NOT Stew.

We know it isn't Health Food, Leave Us Alone.

CAMPBELLS CHUNKY SOUP SITE