April Showers w/in Coming May Flowers Thursday 314

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so glad you opened the bar! I was beginning to wonder.
Orc, how about a Vodka/Tonic (with lime) to drink, and maybe we'll have some light munchies for the warmer weather. Something that makes us feel like a picnic ... HOW ABOUT LOBSTER SALAD CANAPES?? Think you can handle that, Orc, I know you can! Here's the recipe...

(1 1/2-pound) live lobster
2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro


Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro
Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter (optional)

Cook lobster. While lobster is cooling, cut each cucumber slice with scalloped cutter (if using), discarding trimmings. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice (to taste), jalapeño, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

When lobster is cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tail, discarding tomalley, roe, and shells. Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lobster, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.

Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon lobster salad.

Now, don't hurt yourself with the cookie cutter, Orc, and don't forget the fresh flowers on the bar!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

Dang, I forgot it was even Thursday. Well since it's a virtual bar, give me the stiffest virtual drink ya got. I'm gonna get virtually smashed and start getting chummy with virtually everyone. I'll try not to scuff the tables I'm virtually dancing on.
Orc, gimme another!

[davidpizzica]

I'm here, store bought choppers and all! I guess I can try 'em out on the good food. Orc, let me use the lawn mower, you're starting to run over some flower beds. I'm a professional!

[smokey the elder]

We went from nearly 90 F on Tuesday to 50s and windy, so I'll have a decaf with Bailey's, and one of those yummy lobster concoctions (no, Little Orange Kitten...NOT for kitties!)

[lvpets2002]

WoW this looks so good.. I know the kitties said Lobster yum yum.. Ok Orc give the lawn mower to David && come & tend the bar till Richard gets here.. Ok drinks coming up.. Roco says he will get some CatNip Tea going for Pinot & the kitty babies.. Lets me go invite Lut to bring some Tulip pics over to show David.. David dont be too upset with Orc running over your flowers..

I'm so glad you opened the bar! I was beginning to wonder.
Orc, how about a Vodka/Tonic (with lime) to drink, and maybe we'll have some light munchies for the warmer weather. Something that makes us feel like a picnic ... HOW ABOUT LOBSTER SALAD CANAPES?? Think you can handle that, Orc, I know you can! Here's the recipe...

(1 1/2-pound) live lobster
2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro


Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro
Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter (optional)

Cook lobster. While lobster is cooling, cut each cucumber slice with scalloped cutter (if using), discarding trimmings. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice (to taste), jalapeño, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

When lobster is cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tail, discarding tomalley, roe, and shells. Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lobster, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.

Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon lobster salad.

Now, don't hurt yourself with the cookie cutter, Orc, and don't forget the fresh flowers on the bar!

[davidpizzica]

I'm not too upset, Orc just ran over a couple of them. With Lut's help, we'll replace them.

[lvpets2002]

Thanks David.. I have PM Lut to bring some pics over when she gets back on PT.. Its prob night time where she is at.. Hey the Lawn is looking Good David..

I'm not too upset, Orc just ran over a couple of them. With Lut's help, we'll replace them.