A Deadly Vineyard Holiday
A Deadly Vineyard Holiday
“It was unbroken. A bit of good news I was glad to have.
Back in the house, I crushed Ritz crackers until I had two cups’ worth, melted a cup of butter, and mixed the crushed crackers, the butter, and the scallops all together in a baking dish. Later the Ritz Scallops could be cooked for twenty-five minutes in a 375-degree oven and would be delish, to say nothing of fattening. Meanwhile I put the dish into the fridge.
Zee and I breakfasted on the porch, eating bagels, cream cheese, red onion, and smoked bluefish, preceded by juice and accompanied by coffee. A good way to start any day, but not the only good way.
“I think that when this is over, we won’t invite any other guests for a while,” said Zee, licking her lips and eyeing me.
“My very thought.” We downed the last of our bagels with the last of our coffee and were rising and reaching for each other when Karen’s car came down the driveway.
“Rats, and rats again!” hissed Zee, as we untangled.
“Good morning,” said Karen, as they got ...out of the car.MoreLess
Back in the house, I crushed Ritz crackers until I had two cups’ worth, melted a cup of butter, and mixed the crushed crackers, the butter, and the scallops all together in a baking dish. Later the Ritz Scallops could be cooked for twenty-five minutes in a 375-degree oven and would be delish, to say nothing of fattening. Meanwhile I put the dish into the fridge.
Zee and I breakfasted on the porch, eating bagels, cream cheese, red onion, and smoked bluefish, preceded by juice and accompanied by coffee. A good way to start any day, but not the only good way.
“I think that when this is over, we won’t invite any other guests for a while,” said Zee, licking her lips and eyeing me.
“My very thought.” We downed the last of our bagels with the last of our coffee and were rising and reaching for each other when Karen’s car came down the driveway.
“Rats, and rats again!” hissed Zee, as we untangled.
“Good morning,” said Karen, as they got ...out of the car.MoreLess
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