SUSAN EMO, KINGSTON & 1000 ISLANDS

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2009 

If you fancy toasting at the ringing in of the New Year,  then be the Host with the Most (or the Hostess with the Mostest)  with one of these humorous yet on-the-money Irish toasts!  Better yet, what we do is print out the individual toasts and have our guests select one each from a bowl and read...
12/30/2009
Lamb Sliders for those who don't like the Scallopped Sliders: Tzatziki 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons grated cucumber 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground bl...
12/29/2009
SERVES 4 -6 1 medium vidalia onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons butter 2 lbs fresh scallops 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fr...
12/29/2009
These little beauties really do satiate your chocolate and cream cravings. With their lively mix of Guinness and Baileys just one taste will tell you that they're a little triumph. Ingredients  Serving: 24 cupcakes or 48 minis 1 cup stout (Guinness) 16 tbsp. unsalted butter ¾ cup unsweetened coco...
12/28/2009
Such important details for 2010 Sellers.  Thanks Lee for sharing it with us! Every year I order the results of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers. I am particularly interested in How the Buyer Found His or Her Home in the last year because that determine...
12/27/2009
The topic around the water cooler these past several weeks has been how best to cook a turkey.  Or, how to cook the best turkey!   Personally, I have been spice brining my bird for years now as it gives the juiciest meat you've ever tasted and the house smells divine.  You can find my recipe here...
12/24/2009
I've been up since 5am baking and I wanted to share with you a cake I just made for a friend who does not need another Rum Cake in her home!!! It starts with a box Spice cake mix so it is easy peasy: Ingredients 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix 3 eggs 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup b...
12/23/2009
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and the best of the holiday season.  May 2010 be kinder to everyone and may we all come to an understanding of what is truly important.  Not the accumulation of possessions, and not the stock piling of cash and commodities.  Do what you can to bring as much ...
12/23/2009
Caribbean Shrimp is our 2nd course at my Support Staff Appreciation Christmas Dinner SERVES 6 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ( I like using freshly grated garlic)  1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspo...
12/09/2009
Individual Beef Wellingtons, my 5th course for our Support Staff Appreciation Christmas Dinner Beef 4 (4 ounce) Filets of beef 1 garlic clove, halved salt and pepper 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons brandy or cognac 1/2 cup fresh mushroom finely sliced (I like brown mushrooms) 4 ounces of duck or goo...
12/09/2009
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Author Bio: Susan Emo, matching people to homes in the Kingston, Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area.