crackers

Too Much Of A Good Thing

...The lightly buttered, toasted bread a more than capable dais on which to perch its tasty ingredients. The shrimp was prepared perfectly, firm but not tough. The cooling crab was nicely flaky and lumpy and full of deep sea taste. The lobster was so fresh you it took us out of the city and somewhere where sea mists cooled off our faces.... [Full post]



Doing Right By Leftovers

...Over medium heat, I stirred until the garlic just started to brown (I don't mind the leeks browning a tad), then cubed five Idaho potatoes and thrown in as well, tossing them in the oil. Many folks like to add the liquids to the pot before the potatoes; I work on the theory that the potatoes will have more flavor if they absorb the oil first, and then later the liquid.... [cont.]


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