SHAKING, STIRRING, AND STRAINING

Drinks requiring only shaking are covered with a plastic shaker cup and mixed within the glass; whereas shaken and strained or stirred and strained drinks are originally mixed within (a) shaker cups (glass & stainless steel) and then transferred to a glass. Remember to always fill your shaker full of ice before mixing drinks requiring either stirring/shaking and straining. The same applies to glassware; always start with a full glass of ice.

Lobster is the king of shellfish, a pricey luxury, but so heavenly with its sweet meat and firm texture. For many shellfish lovers, a simple dressing of melted butter is all this admirable shellfish needs. For others, a succulent lobster sauce is required for the full appreciation of the dish.

The classic lobster sauce is the Cantonese version, made of beaten eggs, pureed black beans and diced pork. However, this is far from the only garnish deserving of the name. Cooks are inventive souls, and the lobster sauce has many faces. How many ways are there to dress a lobster? More than you may imagine.

Unlike many people today, I love to cook. It is not just because of the good food that I get to eat. I enjoy making food for people, I enjoy smelling the food and watching it come together, and I enjoy taking all those ingredients and turning them into a winning dish. My parents worked on a farm, and my mom loved to cook as well. The problem is that the food that you need on a farm is not necessarily healthy if you live a more sedentary life.

Deviled eggs are a classic favorite of everyone! There are many different recipes that use a variety of combinations for the novice and the expert chef. There are lots of substitutions that can be made to deviled eggs, making each recipe tastefully unique. Classic deviled egg recipes contain, mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper, and then there are variations containing crab meat, or a cool creamy ranch and cream cheese mixture with onion and pickle. Another tastey recipe uses mayonnaise, green onion, and Dijon mustard. If you’re in the mood for something new, get online and browse a number of sites that feature delicious deviled egg recipes; for instance, www.goodegg.com, www.deviledeggs.com, www.cooks.com, www.cookinglight.com, www.southernfood.com, www.allthatwomenwant.com, or www.perfectentertaining.com all have quick and easy recipes with photos and easy to follow recipes.