― Henry David Thoreau, Walden
December 26th, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwbqxZFVMOQ
Compost, recycled holly, stomach turning, Advil advocating . . you guessed it, I went out dancing last night with Ms. Whitney & Mr. Silver Patron. It's 9:21 am, I took a taxi right? >walking out to check the street< Confirmed - good boy Scotty. I danced to the songs that held a good beat. I stood off to the side when the music lacked any substance, and I washed down my Jingle Bell-less attitude with 6 oz shots of tequila. My Christmas complete, my reluctance to participate in "battling" certified, I wipe my crusted, weary eyes and re-gain focus . . I have a dinner to cook in Palm Springs.
A Course in Pasta
Gnocchi Chopsticks with Pickled Honeydew & Prosciutto
Seared Sea Scallop, Lobster-Saffron Cream Sauce, Lemon Pepper Papparedelle
Artichoke Tapenade encrusted Black Bass, Umbricelli-n-Cheese with Porcini Mushroom
Tangerine-Basil Granite
Veal Agnolotti with Smoked Tomato-Fennel Sauce, Capicola-Chevre Blossoms
Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cannelloni, Huckleberry Gastrique, Spiced Crème Anglaise & Fresh Berries
My equilibrium askew and not enough synapses firing upstairs, diluted emotions & an upset stomach . . I'm gonna have to take a hallpass on today's journal entry. Appropriately, I leave you with a blueprint for creating a specialty cocktail. Shake it up, drink it down and remember to take two aspirin before you crawl into bed!
with Culinary Blessings,
Chef Scotty
Specialty Libations in a Martini Glass
A cool, flirty martini is the perfect cocktail for lounging by the pool, throwing a party or setting the tone for a romantic evening. Utilizing your personal liquor cabinet and a few easy ingredients from a grocery store, you'll have partner or guests wondering where you went to bartending school.
Instructions
Things You'll Need
• Martini glass
• Shaker with strainer
• Ice
• Vodka (if non-alchoholic you’ll substitute more club soda & sprite –stir don’t shake!!!)
• Club soda
Place a martini glass in the freezer to chill. Place 4 ice cubs, 2 oz. vodka and 1 oz. club soda in the shaker.
Add your mix of choice, shake your frustrations out and pour. Finish with a splash of club soda & garnish.
1.) rosehip litchi martini: purchase two cans of litchi & rosewater (at your local Persian or Kosher store). Open the cans and process the litchis with the juice in a blender, add one teaspoon of rosewater & follow the recipe above. Garnish with a rosepetal.
2.) tangerine-thai basil martini: purchase thai basil (or regular),chiffonade (cut up finely) and set aside with a damp paper towel covering any air exposure to prevent oxidation. Tangerine juice is available at any natural food store but you can easily substitute any juice here (kerns guava & mango work well but they do have corn based thickeners). Mix the tangerine juice & thai basil together, then pour into a container & place in freezer for at least 8 hours. To make your martini – omit the ice in the shaker!!!! And instead, carve out 2 scoops of your granite (iced fruit juice) pouring your vodka over it, shake it like you would your boss if you could, add a splash of club soda – and enjoy! Garnish with any fresh fruit: strawberries, mango wedges, orange slices
3.) muttled men martini: purchase oil cure olives (dry packed usually or available at any olive bar) & a jar of pepperocini’s. Slice and dice your little pickled peppers & olives, mix and set aside. Use a good vodka for this one – I like Chopin (still made with potatoes) or Belvedere and OMIT the club soda. Afer shaking, Put about two heaping tablespoons of your mix with 1 tablespoon of pepperocini juice. No garnish needed – this little guy is spicy, salty and goes down ohhhhh, so smooth!
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