Pre-Dinner Snack

Today I made a little 'pre-dinner/night on the town' snack.! It consisted of:
Roasted Chicken Breasts that were marinated in crushed lapsang souchong tea leaves
Then dressed with a special Valentines sweet Strawberry infused glaze made from the tea of Lapsang Souchong, then thickened with a little slurry.
This combination was all of a thought in my mind, but on the plate it was heaven.! The smokiness of the tea, paired harmoniously with the sweetness of the strawberries. Over the chicken, all of the flavors married to have the meaty smokiness in the front and the fruitiness playing at the end, lasting until the next bite.!
The small veg was a ball of spinach with sauteed onions, and smoked bacon.
Together, this was a quick snack to please even the pickiest of palates.!

For the recipe or for any other comments, please feel free to contact me: shaymarwh@yahoo.com

Pre-Christmas Party

Welcome Back.!

So I may be a little late, but these pictures are totally worth it.!

A quick introduction: On December 22, 2008, I held a mini Christmas Party for close friends.

The menu was as follows:

Balsamic Chicken with Glazed Pears Over Couscous And Sauteed Green BeansI have had dinner parties before, but I have NEVER had anyone ask for three servings of food. Even myself (being a pseudo-vegetarian) had a total of two servings.! If that does not sound (and even look good), I dont know what does.
I paired the meal with a 'Mistletoe Kiss' cocktail. Its simply a perfect mix of pear nectar, champagne, and fresh mint leaves.! To add that extra flair, I made sugar stirrers.!!!

A party is not a party (well at least not for a newly graduated Culinary Student) without centerpieces. Isomalt is my new best friend.!

The party was a blast.!!! I wish you all could have enjoyed it with us.
Until later... Happy New Year all.!