The Cooking Diva Blog: Original Tropical Creations by Chef Melissa De Leon

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There is a beautiful Thanksgiving poem waiting for you. Hope you like it!

I have always loved the writings by Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers. He has the distinction of being fired from every FM radio station in Tokyo - one of them three times! BUT, the best part is that he loves food. Do not miss his "Photographic trip to the grocery store", "Eating out in Tokyo for about $25 a day", "Japanese sandwiches are GO!", and two of my favorites articles: "So you want to be a sushi snob", and "The Future of Beef or 'Buddy Ever Eaten a Blowfish?". His new book "Schizophrenic in Japan: An American Ex-Pat's Guide to Japanese and American Society/Politics & Humor" is now on sale!

In the first photo I am showing off my new custom made plates I purchased in Ecuador. They follow the same technique used in Mexico to make "vidrio soplado", that are actually hand made, and hand painted glass pieces. Sin duda, a work of art. I prepared "Camarones al Ajillo", a traditional Panamanian dish that goes perfectly with steamed white rice.

Since we have access to wonderful seafood and fish..., I prepare them quite often. In the second photo, take a look at my "Mariscos a la Parrilla", or grilled seafood dish including shrimp, oysters, clams, corvina, salmon, and conch. As you can see, IF I have the pleasure to feed you,...you wont leave hungry!

Will be back with the recipes SOON!

Hugs,

Melissa

Tags: seafood, recipe, cookingdiva, chef, panama,

by Chef Melissa - CookingDiva · November 23, 2005 · 02:51 PM
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Melissa, this stuff looks really nice. Check out my post for today. I certainly was shocked!! Thanks from the bottom of my heart. It was such a surprise and I can't thank you enough.

Comment by: vlb5757 • Nov 23, 2005 6:12:59 PM

I can't wait for the recipes. I will surprise my mom with the camarones - her favorite. I prefer my seafood a la parilla - less fattening - how boring, I know! :-)

Comment by: kelly • Nov 23, 2005 7:05:00 PM

Melissa, OMG - your new plates are GORGEOUS! They're definitely works of art! And I'm already drooling in anticipation of those recipes...they sound delicious (and look pretty good on those plates too!)!

Comment by: Michelle • Nov 23, 2005 7:53:39 PM

A beautiful tradition! :-)

Comment by: Elvira • Nov 24, 2005 11:48:44 AM

Melissa, este marisco es impresionante, dan ganas de comerse la pantalla del ordenador.

Comment by: Cannella • Nov 24, 2005 3:27:24 PM

Ay Cannella, te prometo que la receta la publico manana :) Abrazos, y feliz dia de gracias!

Comment by: Melissa • Nov 24, 2005 9:03:58 PM

Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. This food looks great here!

Comment by: Chairborne Stranger • Nov 25, 2005 5:09:06 AM

CD- Although I don't eat shrimp I must say your food looks fantastic. And I love the dishes. I may have to send money to get some--wink. I am patiently awaiting some more recipes and I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving with all of the trimmings

Kisses
T

Comment by: Tanisha • Nov 25, 2005 10:49:15 AM

Tanisha, this sauce also is delicious served with fish, and grilles chicken! That's is the beauty of it :) Will post it soon...

Comment by: Melissa • Nov 25, 2005 11:03:56 AM

The Garlic Shrimp looks heavenly. Definitely plan to try.

I'm wondering how much difference it would make if the initial phase of cooking the garlic cloves in a shallow pan of water were changed to steaming them? Just a thought. I've recently started steaming a lot of things such as eggs to hard boil, potatoes after I've peeled and cubed and butternut squash that I don't think I will go back to boiling if I can figure out a way to steam instead.

I'll be watching your blog - got it in my favorites list. Thanks!

Comment by: ayla • Nov 29, 2005 10:52:25 AM

Ayla, thanks for your visit! I do not think it would change the taste of it. What could vary is the time. Maybe 5 mins. more or so. Let me know how does it go! Happy Holidays :)

Comment by: Melissa • Nov 29, 2005 11:02:09 AM