When I think back on Christmas memories from my childhood, I remember a multitude of locations and experiences shared across the globe. My sisters and I traveled back and forth between our parents homes each holiday. One year we’d spend Christmas in Hawaii with our mom, the next in California with our dad, brother and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’
A Tribute to Roast Christmas Goose and my Mother
Posted in Pao Chow, Recipes, tagged holidays, Pao Chow, Recipes on December 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Cocktail Kitchen – Excellent Resource
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, tagged Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is just a quick post to share a site I came across today. The site is called “Cocktail Kitchen” (http://www.cocktailkitchen.com/index.php) and it provides “How-To-Make-It” videos, drink photos, cocktail mixing tips, and most importantly, recipes! What’s great about the recipes is that they include ingredients and measurements for different sized parties you may be having (perfect for [...]
Holiday Drinks of the Week: Yellow Bicycle, Candy Cane Cocktail, Mulled Hottie Tottie
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Holiday Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Glitzy sequin tights. Plush red coats paired with large weatherproof boots and beards. That’s right folks, it’s holiday party season! As I prepare to host my own holiday event later this week, I’ve been searching different sites for creative, festive and tasty libations. I’ve narrowed my list down to the top 3: 1) Yellow Bicycle 2) Candy Cane Cocktail 3) Mulled Hottie Tottie The first cocktail [...]
Recipe of the Week: Dungeness Crab Guacamole
Posted in Pao Chow, Recipes, tagged appetizers, Pao Chow, Recipes on December 10, 2009 |
With all the holiday parties coming up, I’ve been on the lookout for some simple, tasty and visually appealing appetizers. I plan on providing a run down on Holiday Appetizer recipes later this week, but until then, please enjoy this concoction from Latin Cuisine genius, Jose Garces, compliments of Chow.com Garces introduces one of my favorite shellfish, dungeness [...]
Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Continuing the Thanksgiving theme from yesterday’s Recipe of the Week posting (http://sftaoofpao.com/2009/11/19/recipe-of-the-week-apple-sausage-stuffing-a-la-pao/), is the Pao Sip Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria. The recipe comes to us from Latin chef, Jose Garces, and is also posted on Chow.com (http://www.chow.com/recipes/13694) The preparation is very easy and straightforward, and the fresh, tart flavors of cranberry and green [...]
Recipe of the Week: Apple Sausage Stuffing a la Pao
Posted in Pao Chow, Recipes, tagged Pao Chow, Recipes on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the spirit of the holidays, this week’s Pao Chow recipes will be focused on the tryptophan-inducing, gluttonous-inspiring day of Thanksgiving. The Pao Family, like most, goes ALL out for Thanksgiving – and ALL out usually involves everyone gaining at least 5 pounds over the course of a week. Thank goodness for Turkey Trots. The big day [...]
Recipe of the Week: Crunchy Spam Balls
Posted in Pao Chow, Recipes, tagged Pao Chow, Recipes on November 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
At the recent “A” is for Anne, “B” is for Birthday potluck (http://sftaoofpao.com/pao-chow-parent/a-is-for-anne-b-is-for-birthday-potluck/) my girls threw for me, we had a variety of dishes that all started with the letter “A.” The only exception to this rule was my friend Debbie’s offering of Crunchy Spam Balls. Debbie is a local Hawaiian and in case you [...]
Recipe of the Week: Pan de Muerto
Posted in Pao Chow, Recipes, tagged dessert, pan de muerto, Pao Chow, Recipes on October 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I first heard about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Spanish 3 Honors class with Mr. Leehan – oh Mr. Leehan – one of the nicest men you’ll ever meet but he had a penchant for wearing the same shirt EVERY DAY to class. November 1st and 2nd are the dates for [...]
Drink of the Week: Antica Formula and the Peto Martini
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I strongly believe an aperitif elevates almost any dining experience to new heights. What is an aperitif? It is an alcoholic beverage that stimulates your appetite for an upcoming meal. There are a wide range of aperitifs. During my first trip to France I was introduced to the aperitif known as Kir Royale – which consists [...]
