RECIPE: Coconut Shrimp

A match made in heaven: coconut and fried shrimp. Photo courtesy Chef Johnny Prep.   We reserve coconut shrimp as a special dish to eat once a year. We love it, but gave up the fried group during New Year’s resolutions a few years back. Our once-a-year arrived when we received this recipe. This is…
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Lobster Bisque Recipe & Seafood Soup Garnish

For entertaining with memorable dishes, serve a chowder, bisque or other seafood soup and garnish it with legs or claws. If you need extra claws or legs, you can purchase them from your fishmonger. The legs, removed to sell cooked lobster tails, are inexpensive. This easy recipe is a treat for family and guests. Bisque,…
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PRODUCT: Bumble Bee Flavored Tuna

There’s lots of excitement at Bumble Bee. The iconic canned tuna brand has launched new flavored tunas plus fresh-frozen, ready to heat-and-eat fish and shrimp entrées. NEW CANNED TUNA FLAVORS Following the growing preference for spicy flavors in everyday foods, Bumble Bee launched new Prime Fillet Gourmet Flavors. The seasoned premium white albacore tuna is…
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COCKTAIL: The Petrossian Fleur De Vers

Petrossian’s magnificent Fleur de Vers: suitable for a coronation or a special event for us commoners. Photo by Kimberly Craven | Petrossian.   Thank goodness the Petrossian brothers, Melkoum and Mouchegh, moved to France from Iran in 1917, when their studies were interrupted by the Russian Revolution. Unable to gain entrance to French medical and…
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National Lobster Newburg Day: Recipe, History & More

National Lobster Newburg Day is March 25th, National Crab Newburg Day is September 25th. This article celebrates both of them. Below: > The recipe for both. > The history of Lobster Newburg. > The difference between Lobster Newburg (photo #1) and Lobster Thermidor (photo #7) is also below. > > Substituting fish for shellfish. >…
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