Appetizers and Tapas, Imported, Recipes, Seafood and Shellfish
Soft shell crab season is here and I could not resist one of my favorite summer treats. To me the ultimate way to indulge in this delicacy is Japanese style – which can be done tempura battered or you can use panko bread crumbs which I used for this variation. I found a delicious Tempura dippi[...]
Dessert, Imported, Recipes
A cheesecake is one of those desserts everyone should learn to master. It’s a surefire hit with nearly any crowd, and can be dressed up with berries, chocolate, caramel, powdered sugar or whatever else the occasion may call for. This is a recipe my mom loves to make. She starts with Martha Ste[...]
Cocktails, Gin, Imported, Tequila, Vodka
by MK Burnell Vodka, gin and tequila can make some deliciously light, summery cocktails. Clear liquors mix well with fruit and herbal flavors to create cool, refreshing beverages, the perfect accompaniment to an evening on the porch or by the pool. At your next gathering, why not offer one of [...]
Imported, Recipes, Side Dishes
I saw this recipe on Martha.Steward.com and had to try it. Crisp yet tender individual potatoes stacked up for an impressive presentation. I had large potatoes so I used a large muffin pan for six stacks. I made a few changes to the recipe but not much: I added fresh thyme and a bit more cream (1 1/[...]
Imported, Wanderlust
So there I was..at the BMW dealer in Albany… at lunch time, and someone’s stomach decided it was time to eat! So I set about asking for lunch recommendations other than the fast food places that seemed to be everywhere. CREO was the word that simultaneously came from the mouths of three [...]
Gotta Have It!, Imported
by MK Burnell Get your lounge on! We’ve put together some sensual beats to set a relaxing vibe – you provide the inflatable lounger and fruity cocktail. Happy summer, lovers. <A HREF=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_w_mpw&ServiceVersion=20070822&[...]
