If watching television is going to be a special occasion, preparing a special snack to accompany it is in order – so while football fans are enjoying beer and barbeque, my idea of the perfect television fare is a little different…

For quite some time my favorite show has probably been Top Chef.  I love shows on Food Network and HGTV.  I won’t watch scary movies or graphic violence…I still have nightmares from the shower scene in the movie Scarface.  So how did I come to love a show that involves so much graphic, drug related violence?  It happened during the snowstorm last winter when the record breaking snow made it impossible to drive anywhere for four days and I started watching some on demand television shows.

And, in spite of the violence, I got hooked on Breaking Bad…the brilliant writing and the phenomenal acting had me enthralled…yes, I do sometimes close my eyes for some of the more graphic moments (like the twins!)…but, I have now watched every episode… and as the final 3 episodes air, I prepare for each one ceremoniously. 

My appetizer recipe…I garnished mine with walnuts. You can change up the pears with apples, caramelized onions, etc.

This was my special snack for last Sunday’s episode   It is easy to prepare and really tasty.  If you keep a loaf of bread in the freezer, a quick and delicious appetizer is always at the ready…for unexpected company or, in my case, a snack for a television obsession.

Hope your week is starting off great!  Thank you for stopping by.

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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