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Manila Clams and Chorizo Crostini Philip Campanella Liberty House Restaurant 4 to 6 servings as an hors d’oeuvre Ingredients: 2 dozen Manila clams 1/2 cup white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup minced onion 2 links chorizo, removed from casing and chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 6 large basil leaves, chiffonade 1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick circles Grated Parmesan Method: Place the clams in a pot with the white wine. Cover the pot, set on medium heat, and heat until the wine steams and all clams are open. Once the clams are open, remove them from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain any remaining liquid in the pot and reserve. When the clams are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells and roughly chop. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Toast the bread slices just until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and oregano and coo...

...from JBF Nectarine and Blackberry Cobbler Yield:One 9 x 13-inch cobbler Ingredients: Fruit Filling: 8 ripe nectarines, peeled, pits removed, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 cup blackberries Dash of lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 tablespoons cornstarch Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes Dough Topping: 3 cups flour 4 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoons salt 10 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Method: Preheat the oven to 350º F. To prepare the fruit filling, mix together the nectarines, blackberries, and lemon juice. Add the sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla bean and combine. Set aside while you make the dough topping. To make the dough topping, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Using 2 butter knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the cubes are no larger than the si...

OK, we know what's for lunch in these parts, however, for dessert, try this from the James Beard Foundation. Sweet Corn Budino with Blueberries 8 servings Ingredients: Corn Budino: 2 medium ears corn, shucked 1 quart heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and its seeds scraped and reserved 6 large egg yolks 2 large eggs Cornmeal Shortbread: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 9 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and its seeds scraped and reserved, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons demerara sugar Blueberry Compote: 4 cups blueberries, stems removed, divided 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon strained lemon juice Method: To make the budino, cut the kernels from corn cobs, reserving the cobs. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the kernels,...

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New arrival onto the NYC cabaret stages, Gregory Nalbone has performed at Don't Tell Mama, Birdland, The Duplex, The Iguana VIP Lounge, The Stonewall, La Mediterranée, and Café San Martin. He will be singing a mix of some of his favorite classic, pop, ballad, and musical theater hits in his first-time solo show. Accompanied by David Schaefer on piano. With guest performers Lisa Raze & Lea Stransky ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ... AVAILABLE AT: THEDUPLEX.COM OR BY CALLING THE DUPLEX: (212) 255-5438 $15 + 2 DRINK MIN. *Special thanks to Karl Giant for the promo photo for the show

Sexy, witty, talented and handsome! What else could you ask for in a heartthrob? He is gay to boot and his heart is in the right place. David has been there for the Love Out Loud AIDS Walk team more than once and this year he has agreed to host the launch party for AIDS Walk Los Angeles at East/West Lounge on October 14, 2010 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. We're going back to West Hollywood. Look for more stars to come on board [as if, Mr. Moretti weren't enough--he is mady loved in these parts]

Why Get an HIV Test? Getting tested for HIV is a smart thing to do. Still, many people refuse to get tested. Some find the idea of getting tested too frightening, even though they will often continue to agonize about whether they're infected. Others think of testing as unnecessary and hold on to the belief that HIV can't happen to them. Many times when people get tested, they happily discover their concern was unfounded. The assurance that comes from a negative test result can provide enormous relief. For others, getting tested and learning they are HIV positive is the first important step towards staying healthy. One of the most basic truths about HIV is that gender, age, race and economic status are irrelevant when it comes to vulnerability to HIV. Anyone can become infected. Despite huge advances in treatment and a wealth of knowledge, the HIV epidemic is going to be with us for a long time to come. At present, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are medications that ha...

Hey survivor, don't close your eyes take advantage sliding on the night hey survivor Don't matter who you are time ran so far away and you must save your life (we know you can do it now....) Hey survivor Lonely with the moon heart is broken and there's nothing else to loose, you're the one that we belong to they chose the game to play but they won't win again (we know you can do it now....) Hey survivor you're gonna fly away to the places you've been many times with a friend hey survivor, don't you be afraid we are waiting for you and soon you'll be back again hey survivor, we're gonna fly away there will be another day and people won't be afraid hey survivor you will fall in love again, knockin' on the door you will think about the things to say [ music on the main site from the late Mike Francis ]

From his Facebook page: Reeves is a Singer/Songwriter originally from South Carolina. He attended Florida State University on a voice scholarship and graduated with a BFA degree in Musical Theatre. Since then, he has performed all over the world, from New York City to London's famed West End. As the lead singer with the ladies-only sensation The Chippendales, Reeves co-wrote and recorded the European smash "Give Me Your Body", which was featured on the legendary UK television show "Top Of The Pops". He also toured extensively with The Chippendales on their sold-out World Tour. After moving to New York City, Reeves signed as an Artist/Writer to Warner/Chappell Music, where he co-wrote more than 70 songs, 2 of which appeared on the million-selling Dreamstreet album featuring Jesse McCartney. At the same time, he pursued a successful fitness modeling career, appearing in the pages of Men's Health , Tennis Magazine and Cosmo's Men of The Year Calendar . He...

Mr. Sagat is quite good at providing fantasies if not fulfilling them outright. Have a good night!

Yes, that's his name. We like the force part.