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Chef Brings a Taste of Panama to Austin

This has been a marvelous trip! Austin is a beautiful City and I have been delighted to cook here. I will sure blog later about my experiences, but now I am leaving you with this review that Kay Marley posted in her Dancin' Down Congress Avenue Blog: Chef Brings a Taste of Panama to Austin. Thank you Kay!

"One mouthful and I fell in love with a country I’ve never visited. A coconut explosion of lime, mint, cilantro and lemongrass marinated tilapia that has woken up my taste buds to the wonders of Panamanian food. The baked banana leaf wrapped fish, paired with rice and black beans and accompanied by a baby greens salad with coffee vinaigrette was the main attraction of an evening this week with Chef Melissa De Leon." Read the complete review by visiting Kay's blog...

I have posted some photos at My Facebook, and I will be posting more soon...so stay tuned!

Melissa

(Photo credits: Kay Marley...Thank you!)

by Chef Melissa - CookingDiva · September 21, 2007 · 09:48 AM
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WOOT! way to go!!

Comment by: CaDs • Sep 21, 2007 5:39:37 PM

Glad to read you're having a successful visit. Can't wait to read more.

Paz

Comment by: Paz • Sep 22, 2007 5:18:31 AM

Such a great review -- wish I'd been there!

Comment by: Lydia • Sep 22, 2007 7:31:00 AM

Thank you Carlos, Paz and Lydia! It has really been a great experience. Today I am travelling back home---I'll do my best to post about the trip by Monday!

Have a wonderful weekend...
Melissa

Comment by: melissa • Sep 22, 2007 7:41:06 AM

Thank you Carlos, az & Lydia! It has really been a great adventure. Today I am travelling back home...I'll do my best to post a review of the trip by Monday. Have a wonderful Weekend...
Melissa

Comment by: melissa • Sep 22, 2007 7:41:48 AM

Mil gracias, Melissa! It was wonderful to meet and cook with you.

Comment by: Kay • Sep 22, 2007 2:39:29 PM

De nada Kay! Have a tasty weekend...

Comment by: melissa • Sep 22, 2007 3:34:13 PM

The flavor combinations you talk about sound wonderful. I’d sure like to try a few Panamanian dishes.

Comment by: Michael • Sep 22, 2007 4:13:33 PM

Congratulations on the fantastic write-up! I never would've thought of a coffee vinaigrette. I can't wait to try it!

Comment by: Verdant • Sep 27, 2007 10:20:49 PM

Sorry my daughter couldn't make it. I know she would have enjoyed it.

Comment by: Don Ray • Oct 9, 2007 4:26:02 PM

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Comment by: Cooking Recipes • Oct 17, 2007 10:46:25 AM

Coffee vinaigrette? Sounds amazing! Is the recipe posted? I love all things coffee.

-Gwen, http://www.coffeeandbookreviews.com

Comment by: Gwen Philippe • Nov 4, 2007 7:53:05 PM

Hola Gwen! This is the recipe:
Chef Melissa’s Coffee Vinaigrette

Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
1 tsp very finely ground coffee
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
¼ cup sherry wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad greens, bread or meats and serve immediately. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Comment by: melissa • Nov 9, 2007 7:32:32 AM