Seafood risotto is usually made with the seafood cooked right into the risotto. Although this makes a wonderful dish, I find that the seafood can easily become overcooked and get lost in the risotto, or that some diners can get lots of seafood while others get cheated. I find that flavoring the risotto with a seafood broth and then topping it with sautéed seafood is an unbeatable combination.
1. Prepare the risotto according to package directions. Either keep the finished risotto warm in a 200ºF. oven or cook it while you prepare the rest of this recipe.
2. Put the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large sauté pan over high heat for about 30 seconds, or until the oil is hot but not smoking.
3. Cook the clams, mussels, and scallops (on both sides) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the clams begin to open and the scallops begin to turn opaque.
4. Add the shrimp and cook everything for 1 minute more, until the shrimp turn pink on one side.
5. Turn the shrimp, add the garlic, and cook for a few seconds, until the garlic begins to turn golden.
6. Add the tomatoes followed by the sauce and cook for a moment or two until all the juices in the pan blend together.
7. Finish with a pat of butter or two and a splash of cream if desired.
2011年12月4日星期日
2011年11月30日星期三
Things To Consider When Shopping For Christmas Gifts For Kids
During special occasions whether it is birthday or Christmas, you always look forward to search for your kids' unique presents. On your list, you probably will have the latest gadgets and creative toys. In the next several weeks, we will be celebrating Christmas and I am certain some of the best toys for this season are already on your kids' wish lists. There are so many toys to choose from, it can be difficult to come to the conclusion which is the best one to buy.
1. Is the toy safe?
It is a common practice that chemicals and toxins are being used in the production of most consumer goods. Thus, toys are no exception as they are exposed to them as well. The paints on toys could be tainted with lead. Bisphenol-A (BPA), dioxins, and phthalates are also found in some toys and I don't think you want such toys for your kids. They can lead to a number of health issues such as developmental and learning disabilities, reproductive problems, cancer, and hormone problems. Thus, there is a need for toys that are free of unnecessary toxic chemicals.
2. Is the element of fun is more important than the values the toy can provide?
I agree that children want to be entertained when they play their toys however you should not forget the importance of education or the opportunity to allow your child could explore new talents.
3. Is the quality of the toy good?
It is the best in the child's interest to avoid toys that rely on low quality materials so that the retailers can sell them at a bargain. Durability is one thing that toys should have, and you should be able to pass on the toys to the next child in similar conditions.
After reading this article, you probably have learned some useful pointers for your coming Christmas gifts shopping. I'm sure when you intend to get a Christmas present for your kids, it is your intention that when they accept your gifts, they should appreciate the effort you have put in as you go hunting for their special gifts.
1. Is the toy safe?
It is a common practice that chemicals and toxins are being used in the production of most consumer goods. Thus, toys are no exception as they are exposed to them as well. The paints on toys could be tainted with lead. Bisphenol-A (BPA), dioxins, and phthalates are also found in some toys and I don't think you want such toys for your kids. They can lead to a number of health issues such as developmental and learning disabilities, reproductive problems, cancer, and hormone problems. Thus, there is a need for toys that are free of unnecessary toxic chemicals.
2. Is the element of fun is more important than the values the toy can provide?
I agree that children want to be entertained when they play their toys however you should not forget the importance of education or the opportunity to allow your child could explore new talents.
3. Is the quality of the toy good?
It is the best in the child's interest to avoid toys that rely on low quality materials so that the retailers can sell them at a bargain. Durability is one thing that toys should have, and you should be able to pass on the toys to the next child in similar conditions.
After reading this article, you probably have learned some useful pointers for your coming Christmas gifts shopping. I'm sure when you intend to get a Christmas present for your kids, it is your intention that when they accept your gifts, they should appreciate the effort you have put in as you go hunting for their special gifts.
2011年11月29日星期二
London Christmas Parties
It may be a long time away, but it's never too early to start brainstorming party ideas. London, the nation's lively and bustling capital, provides the ideal setting for themed Christmas parties. Whether you are thinking about going all out and throwing a lavish, no-holds barred exclusive shindig or getting together with other organisations for a shared bash, we can help you get those creating juices flowing. But imagine if all reasonable logic and reason went out the window and you were able to put into practice literally anything you could imagine. Here we outline two outlandish party ideas in London that probably wouldn't even get off the ground in reality!
Outer Space Themed Christmas Parties
The setting for your 2011 Christmas party in London is the Planetarium at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Your guests arrive into the gravity-deprived, weightless surroundings dressed as spacemen or aliens from another world. Float up to the control centre for welcome drinks before taking a trip around the planets and stars. You will dine on traditional space food, such as freeze-dried turkey and stuffing, with vaccuum-packed Christmas pud to follow. After dinner entertainment would come courtesy of a live band playing theme music from famous movies set in space and guests would be required to enter a decompression chamber before departing the Planetarium and re-entering the real world.
Pre-historic Themed Christmas Parties
London parties don't get much crazier than this pre-historic theme, set of course in the capital's Natural History Museum. Imagine arriving at a party where the hosts are cavemen, handing out Mead to be drunk from stone cups. The dinosaurs would come alive for one night only and guests would feast on delights of the day such as wild boar and pterodactyl. A group of Neanderthals would provide classic tribal post-meal music, with drums made of stone and sticks of bone. Guests would be dressed in imitation animal skins and traditional tribal dress, of course.
Outer Space Themed Christmas Parties
The setting for your 2011 Christmas party in London is the Planetarium at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Your guests arrive into the gravity-deprived, weightless surroundings dressed as spacemen or aliens from another world. Float up to the control centre for welcome drinks before taking a trip around the planets and stars. You will dine on traditional space food, such as freeze-dried turkey and stuffing, with vaccuum-packed Christmas pud to follow. After dinner entertainment would come courtesy of a live band playing theme music from famous movies set in space and guests would be required to enter a decompression chamber before departing the Planetarium and re-entering the real world.
Pre-historic Themed Christmas Parties
London parties don't get much crazier than this pre-historic theme, set of course in the capital's Natural History Museum. Imagine arriving at a party where the hosts are cavemen, handing out Mead to be drunk from stone cups. The dinosaurs would come alive for one night only and guests would feast on delights of the day such as wild boar and pterodactyl. A group of Neanderthals would provide classic tribal post-meal music, with drums made of stone and sticks of bone. Guests would be dressed in imitation animal skins and traditional tribal dress, of course.
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