It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
Suppose you have been chosen to organize a corporate event. Unfortunately, all you can think is of that old adage, ‘Never mix business with pleasure’. The following tips will assist you in your mixing of business and pleasure with enjoyable results.
The Thai version of grilled chicken is a lot different from the American version, where plump white meat dominates. In Thai "gai yang," the meat is leaner, the sauce more intense and deliciously sloppy. Cilantro root, garlic, fish sauce, sugar and a lot of peppercorns bump up the flavor. It's easy to make, too.
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