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Interview with Nicki Holmyard of Seafood Scotland & Asian Style Scottish Brown Crab Salad Recipe

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Asian Style Scottish Brown Crab Salad

While the Tandem Tasters were at Sirha and Bocuse d’Or, we were impressed with Seafood Scottland’s booth. Once we tasted this delicious fresh seafood, we were delighted.

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Seafood Scotland, after much competition, earned the right to be the seafood of choice for the 24 countries participating in Bocuse d’Or to use for their presentations during the competition. That was an exceptional fete, the first time Seafood Scotland has been awarded this honor.

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I was fortunate to be able to interview Nicki Holmyard in Communications who told me how this wild seafood is  fished and processed. I hope you enjoy.  After the video, check out The Asian Style Scottish Brown Crab Salad recipe.

Asian Style Scottish Brown Crab Salad (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

3/4 to 1 pound fresh white Scottish crabmeat

2 bunches of cooked rice noodles

2 tbsp of roasted sweetcorn

2 tbsp diced fresh mango

1 tbsp fresh coriander

4 tbsp of sweet chili dipping sauce

juice and zest of 1 lime

4 tbsp of olive oil

Method:

Mix the noodles along with the sweet chili sauce and coriander.

In a bowl mix the crab meat with the lime zest and juice and a little seasoning.

Place the noodles on a plate and place the crab on top. Sprinkle with the diced mango and corn and dress with the olive oil.

Fish Fact: Crab is a superior source of Omega 3.

Niki Holmyard, Communications

Seafood Scotland

Interview: Executive Chef Dan Hunter – Royal Mail, Dunkeld, Victoria, Australia

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Royal Mail Hotel

Photo M D Hill

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When visiting Australia, our goal was to explore areas within 1 to 2 hours of Melbourne. We had no idea we would find such talent with all of the food and wine–in Melbourne itself and all of Victoria. While exploring the Grampian region, we stayed at the well-known Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld, Victoria. We were able meet and interview Executive Chef Dan Hunter. Dan also in the Hotel Manager. His talent during the past 3-1/2 years and earned the honor of being a 2 Chef Hat restaurant since the first review. We enjoyed a 12 Course Degustation Menu that Dan prepared.

Dan’s video follows:

98 Parker Street
(Glenelg Hwy)
PO Box 50, Dunkeld
Victoria 3294, Australia

TELEPHONE:

03 5577 2241
(International: +613 5577 2241)

Big Blend Magazine NoraLyn Ltd.
Member: Society of Professional Journalists

Review: Beckett’s Table in Phoenix, AZ

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Recently, we were fortunate to join two others for dinner at Beckett’s Table. It has only been open a couple of months and the crowds speak for the quality of food.

Their goal is to be the new hangout for the Phoenix neighborhood. We both liked the idea of the community table for those dining alone or wishing additional company. They also have a nice bar and patio.

The focus is on American food and Beckett’s Table features standard recipes with a twist at reasonable prices.

The four of us shared the creamy grits and Schreiner’s sausage trio with mustard jus and Beckett’s original grilled cheese with pancetta, four cheeses, roasted and roasted red pepper tomato soup for grilling. Both were good but the grilled cheese was a real winner.

Everyone ordered their own dishes, but we did all taste. The special of pumpkin soup was a big hit. It’s our understanding the Gaga’s matzo ball soup is good and a family recipe.

Norm opted for the pork Osso Buco confit with butternut spaetzle, roasted veggies, and a pepper reduction. He thoroughly enjoyed and I especially liked the the flavor of the spaetzle.

Doug ordered the chicken n dumplings with peas, celery, carrots, and herbed saffron cream. Doug new this was a favorite of his before he ordered as he had tested it a few weeks before. It was very good.

Trish and I both ordered the skewered shrimp with a risotto. We both thoroughly enjoyed our dish.

Not that any of us needed dessert, we still indulged. Norm enjoyed a special that was a ginger bread cake with a lemon ice cream, Trish picked the poached pear and blueberry cobbler, ginger-snap streusel, and house made honey vanilla ice cream.  Doug and I both picked the fig and pecan pie with Beckett’s cream cheese and citrus zest ice cream. We all liked what we ordered, but my favorite was Trish’s pick of the cobbler. It was excellent and different.

Beckett’s Table has a nice selection of wine by the glass, small bottle and bottle. It’s house-made signature libations cover and interesting and broad range. Right now, they listed nine, but I’m sure the list will grow.

Each night, they are testing out new specials in order to decide what is best received on their menu. I’m sure it will end up featuring some popular standards with regular chef specials.

Norm and I were both happy we had the opportunity to check out Beckett’s Table while it is new. We are happy to pass the word and recommend it for your consideration. When you try it, let us know what you think.

Beckett’s Table

3717 E. Indian School Road

Phoenix, AZ

602 954-1700

http://BeckettsTable.com















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