Croque Monsieur et Escargot

Yesterday I stopped for a rather French dinner at Matthew's at Lakemont.  There is a Boar's Head deli inside and I had the most amazing baguette, Brie and ham sandwich along with a festive almond, raspberry and chocolate square ( it had a frosting spiderweb on top).  I realized the key to delicious Brie is to have it toasted over ham!  Like Raclette or Emmentaler it is so much better melted.

Quite serendipitously there was wine tasting at the same time.  While I did not have any of the wine, I did have escargot!  I even fished the meat out with a toothpick.  I realized the meat is a vehicle for the pesto and garlic the snail was smothered in.  It was an experience, but I won't be eating escargot again  I'll stick with Pencove mussels, they actually taste good.

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