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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
 The what, why, and huh? of food. Butter beans demystified.
Recently, at a tasting for our new Southern Sunday Suppers, a good friend of ours, Kelly Oden, Executive Editor for Ballinger Publishing, confessed that she didn’t understand how to cook fresh beans. Kelly uses dried beans. Well, she can’t be alone, so we went to the King of Southern food, Chef Jim Shirley, for the scoop.
Lima beans, also known in the South as butter beans, are a must-serve dish with any true Southern meal. Even if you don’t care for them, you have to know what they are and how to cook them if you are going to call yourself a Southerner. Chef Jim Shirley says fret not, folks. Peas and beans fresh off the farm are truly delicious and easy to prepare.
Once you buy your fresh beans, you will need to either shell them if they’re mature or break them up if they’re immature, first removing the stems (and strings, if any). You’ll want to blanch the beans in boiling water. Lightly boiling them stops the enzymatic processes, which keeps them from spoiling if you are to keep them in the fridge for a while or freeze them. It also keeps them green, which Chef Shirley calls “locking in the color.”
Blanch the beans for three minutes. Start counting the moment the beans hit the boil. At the three-minute mark, strain and immediately immerse beans in an ice bath for about six minutes to stop the cooking process and lock in the flavor and color! Once blanched and cooled, they’re ready to cook—or you can freeze them for up to nine months or refrigerate them for up to a week.
If you’re keeping them in the fridge for a few days, Chef Jim recommends covering the beans in a little chicken stock. This keeps them from drying out and helps them develop an excellent flavor. He prepares his beans in a cast iron skillet by sautéing some shallots and a little ham in some butter. Once the ham is cooked and the shallots are translucent, add the beans and cover with stock. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook beans 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
Until next time,
Your resident gritsgirl, Shelley
Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Cooking Tips, Fish House, Jackson's Steak House, local restaurants, Public Relations, Recipes, Southern Cooking
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
 Matthieu Rodriguez
Special to the News Journal
While browsing the Internet recently, I found a shirt that said, “Never bite the hand that feeds you. And never take for granted a good bar-tender.”
Now, everyone defines a bartender by different virtues, such as, “I never have to wait for a drink,” or “they make my drink just the way I like it” or, my favorite, “dang, they look good tonight!”
My favorite quality in a bartender is the power of suggestion. For instance, if I order a margarita, and my bartender suggests a delicious variation, I’m going to try it. I’ll always try a new thing. Continue Reading>>
Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Cocktails, Fish House, Happy Hour, Jackson's Steak House, local restaurants, Recipes
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
 It seems to me that the simplest of words in the English language have been too easily forgotten. While we move a mile a minute, we sometimes forget the importance that a “thank you” can hold. Two simple words can mean so many things, if said the right way, sincerely, in the correct context.
While we are on the subject of the English language, perhaps we should share that “no problem,” “not a big deal,” and “don’t worry about it” are not synonymous with “thank you.” The three first phrases indicate that time is up, there is no time left for a conversation. To look a person in the eyes and say a genuine thank you is invaluable.
Now that we have clearly decided that a thank you is necessary, what is the best way to go about it? Too often we open up the good ol’ e-mail and send a few small words of appreciation through cyberspace. Don’t get me wrong; I love e-mail! But, a thank you card or flowers mean so much more. It says that you have truly taken time out of your day to tell me thank you. Not only is saying thank you invaluable, it is crucial to make a thank you tangible.
Looking for a new and exciting way to say thank you? The Pensacola Fish House and local florist, Fiore, have partnered to offer The Fish House Happy Hour Bouquet. Dr. Derek Jones with the Medical Center Clinic recently received a Fish House Happy Hour Bouquet and truly enjoyed it. “What a unique and creative way to send a thank you! I’m hooked!” exclaimed Dr. Jones. This beautiful floral arrangement paired with free drink cards for The Fish House is a perfect way to say thank you in a unique and concrete way!
To send a Happy Hour Bouquet to someone you’d like to thank, contact Fiore:
Fiore of Pensacola, Inc.
824 East Belmont St.
Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone:
(850) 469-1930
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am- 4pm
Tags: Atlas, Fish House, Flowers, Jackson's Steak House, local business, local restaurants, Pensacola
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
 One of the great things about traveling is experiencing the local cuisine. It really enriches the experience and allows the traveler to have an honest sense of the region’s people and food.
A lot of cities offer an event called Restaurant Week to highlight local chefs and their eateries. These events typically include a fixed-price menu with multiple courses that allows customers to try what the participating restaurants have to offer.
The Fish House, Jackson’s Steakhouse and Atlas Oyster House will team up August 10 – 14, 2010, to present the debut of Restaurant Week. Similar to events in cities all around the country, Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration that offers residents and visitors alike world-class dining at a great value.
“We created the GSRG Restaurant Week event to highlight Pensacola as a premier dining destination providing an opportunity to enjoy a special menu from each of our restaurants,” said Collier Merrill, President of the Great Southern Restaurant Group (GSRG). “With the current state of affairs here in Pensacola, this will give everybody another occasion to enjoy a great evening Downtown.”
Chefs from each restaurant will prepare a stellar three-course, fixed-price dinner menu utilizing the best in local and seasonal ingredients, showcasing their culinary expertise for $33.00 per person, per restaurant. Diners are encouraged to try each special menu at all three restaurants during Restaurant Week. Menus will be available at each restaurant Tuesday, August 10, through Saturday, August 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
For more details and a look at the menus, click here
Tags: Atlas, Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, Jackson's Steak House, local business, local restaurants, Pensacola, Restaurant Week, Southern Cooking, Special Event, Things to do
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