Frog Tales

Last night we had the opportunity to fulfill a special request for one of our guests.  This wonderful couple are both full time students, parents of two kids (age 5 & 8) and are here on their honeymoon, 10 years late ... All ready to go for the Sunset Dinner When we received John's inquiry about a candlelit romantic sunset dinner in the gazebo we were excited to try something new and have some fun with staging the gazebo and creating a wonderful menu.  Alex got to be the Caribbean Server Extraordinaire, and he did a fantastic job. The weather cooperated and even though the sunset wasn't spectacular, the setting was perfect.  They ended the evening with a "Wish Lantern" sendoff and a moonlit walk on the beach. The Menu: Caesar Salad with homemade dressing and parmesan crisp Focaccia Bread Linguini with shrimp, asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms and tomatoes New York style cheesecake with a Mango & Strawberry Coulis Caesar Salad Dressing & Pa

It's raining Mangos!!  But, have no fear, I have found another great recipe for Mangos.  It was Cinco de Mayo yesterday, and that is a great reason to research and try new recipes (not all of them successful however).  We made Mango Salsa, Chicken Empanadas (the filling was amazing, the pastry needs some work) and Fish Tacos, followed by Mexican brownies for dessert.  I'm going to post the Salsa and Brownie recipes for now, and will add the Empanadas and Fish Tacos once I have perfected the recipes. Mango Salsa Ingredients 1 cup diced mango 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos 2 tablespoons liquid from the jalapeno jar 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice salt Directions Toss diced mango and diced yellow bell pepper with diced red onion. Add chopped pickled jalapenos and the liquid from the jar, chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt. Serve in tortilla scoops. Mexic