December 24, 2010

My favorite Scrooge, Reginald Owen. From IMDB: "Was not originally scheduled to play Ebenezer Scrooge in the MGM classic 1938 version of "A Christmas Carol." Reginald was a last-minute replacement for the ailing Lionel Barrymore."



S'Muttonator from the Smuttynose Brewing Company from Vermont.

From their Web Site: As the name implies, a doppelbock (double bock) is a very malty German lager beer. Typically quite sweet with some roasted malt undertones, doppelbocks range in color from deep amber to nearly black and are normally associated with the winter season. Traditionally, German brewers have used the suffix “-ator” in naming their doppelbock beers; we have, too.

This is closer to a Barleywine, thick, high alcohol, smooth and tasty. A great Winter Brew.



Victory Village Ale, American Brown Ale | 5.10% ABV. Coffee flavor abounds.



Franco's Deli in Corona has a nice write-up in Edible Queens. I was in the area picking up Stuffed Shells from Mama's (Leo's Latticini) and Tamales from Nixtamal. All three places within a block from each other. The steak sandwich was terrific.



The Stuffed Shells from Mama's can't be beat.



Awaiting the TZ Marathon on SyFy this upcoming New Year's Eve.



Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse ,The Time Element, November 10,1958. Though not the pilot episode of Rod Serling's series, "The Twilight Zone," it was Rod Serling's production that led to "The Twilight Zone" TV series. This rarely played telecast is available in its entirety on YouTube.