Tag: Cocktails

Huevos Benedictinos and a Bloody Maria for Barbara

Huevos Benedictinos and a Bloody Maria for Barbara

Memories of Barbara’s food haunts me from time to time. She once made a shrimp creole that was absolutely one of the best things I have ever eaten. She was using a recipe this time, one from Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen. It involved making a seafood stock with the heads and shells of the shrimp. I took a whiff and doubted its benefit in the recipe. To me, it had an offensive smell. Now Barbara was doubtful. Her husband, Jimmy, said to use it anyway. Lucky for us that she followed his advice. It was memorable. And, after all, who am I to doubt a Paul Prudhomme recipe … or Barbara?

June 7, 2010 | 4 Comments More
A Fruity Splash of Flavor — Melontinis

A Fruity Splash of Flavor — Melontinis

Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew remind me of summer. Making aguas frescas from these fruit is a delightful way to enjoy them. Add it to vodka in a cocktail shaker full of ice and voila — you’ve got a great martini!

May 3, 2010 | 5 Comments More