Restaurant Review: Sadler's Ordinary, Marlborough Ct He was from an island somewhere in the Pacific and when I asked him about his homeland, he made the comment that he really missed living by island time. Not knowing exactly what he meant, I asked what this was, and his answer really awakened me as to how we exist in the high tech world in which we live.
They specialize in dim sum but also have a wide variety of menu options to choose from: Kung Pao Chicken or Shrimp, Broccoli Beef, Won Ton Soups, Noodles, slow cooked duck crispy skin, Fried Rice, and much, much more. The food, unlike many other Chinese restaurants, is not slathered in grease or MSG. Instead, New Garden carefully cooks each dish with the right amount of flavorings to give it that subtle, but detectable taste. You will never get that feeling of malaise after dining at some Chinese Restaurants that seem to use grease and oils by the quart. Ask your guests to bring their own favorite beverage. That way everyone will have the brand of beer or soda they like best. You won't have to drive around, burning up gas, trying to stock up on beverages and still wondering if you've got all the right drinks. This single party decision will save you buckets and buckets of money, since drinks are the single most expensive part of any party budget. Pinot Noir ~ A versatile wine for holiday fare, this Pinot Noir is full of ripe red cherries and rhubarb with a little herbal tea essence, nice acidity, overall very well balanced. A side note, Pinot Noir is one of hardest varietals to grow, so it's worth it to pay a little more for this varietal for better quality. Pair this with roast how to cook duck, pork tenderloin or the French dish, Coque a Vin. This is an impressive gift idea for any wine lover.
Wait for the sales! Almost every week I look in the fliers and there is a slow cooker duck, half off, or only $15, or some other ridiculous deal. Don't buy one that's full price unless you have to!! Otherwise, how about a classic chili wrap using pancakes as the wrap? Just make up some basic meat sauce, add cooking a whole duck in a slow cooker few slices of avocado, some grated cheese and away you go. If your budget allows, get a cake prepared look like a castle with steps leading up to the top. This is a rather tall order (pun intended). Cream sauces, poached mushrooms and wine are wows. Consider Oysters Rockefeller, and a roast beef carving station. For a touch of the country squire, serve crispy roast duck or Cornish game hens, and plenty of champagne.