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Quick, easy and delicious
I recently was asked to bring an appetizer to a party I planned on
attending. Like so many of you, I have a very busy schedule, so I
wanted something quick and easy to prepare. This recipe filled my
need perfectly, and it received raves from everyone. It's a winner
that's bursting with flavor and I'm sure you're going to love it.
CHORIZO SAUSAGE AND SWEET POTATO APPETIZER
ingredients degrees until tender, about 30 min-
For 25 to 30 pieces utes. They will brown nicely.
4 yams or sweet potatoes peeled Let the yams cool slightly. Skewer a
and cut into large chunks potato and a piece of sausage and
Salt and pepper place the skewers on a baking
Smoked chorizo sausage cut into sheet. Re-warm them in the oven
IVi-inch pieces before serving. Serve with chipotle
mayonnaise.
2011 Grammy Winner Esperanza Spalding Method
Brown the chorizo in a skillet on Recipe for chipotle mayonnaise
both sides and drain 1 cup mayonnaise.
The Grammy's best new musical While you are browning the chori-
zo, coat the yams with olive oil and
salt and pepper, then place on a
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
A squeeze of fresh lime juice
artist set to perform in Rahway
Diced chipotle peppers to taste,
baking sheet and roast at 350 Mix together
By Bea Smith ceremony in Osl ;>, Norway. Ellie Espo, a self-taught chef, has been practicing her craft
Staff Writer "People have been asking me what significance for 30 years, currently at Tom the Greengrocer, in Scotch
Esperanza Spalding, winner of Best New Artist at being a jazz artist particularly brings to the Grammy Plains. Her online cooking show, "Cooking On The Block,
with Chef Ellie Espo," is found at www.cnefellieespo.com,
the 20II Grammy Awards, will perform at Union Award. We all know that jazz artists aren't typically where you can also print out her recipes. A cookbook is in
County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on March 5 nominated in this category so that alone is special the works. She may be contacted at chefellieespo@,gmail.com,
or you may view her recent videos oy visiting
at 8 p.m. In her only New Jersey appearance, singer- about the award this year." www.youtube.com/user/chefellieespo.
musician Spalding will take the stage with her ensem- She added, "But, mainly, 1 hope this will be signif-
ble "Chamber Music Society" for an evening of eclec- icant in that Esperanza-focused spotlight of the
tic and contemporary jazz. media's eye will illuminate more than just an edge of
Within two years of her debut as a solo performer, the huge breadth of all this is happening in jazz music RAHWAY BRIEFS
bassist and multi-instrumentalist, Spalding, who com- as a whole right now. Probably, my music is a perfect
bines the imaginative flights of a serious improviser example of why the expression, 'jazz as a whole Flea market geared Slavonic festival will
with the musical accessibility of a pop star, has makes no sense.' Many non-jazz fans have an associa- toward local anglers take place on March 5
achieved high recognition. tion with the music that wouldn't fit my work." On March 19, the Rahway The Slavonic Festival at St.
In addition to her Best New Artist Grammy, tri- Spalding's performance at UCPAC is funded Spring Fishing Flea Market will Thomas the Apostle Byzantine
umphing over teen pop idol Justin Bieber, among oth- through Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's Jazz Touring take place at St. Thomas Church Catholic Church, located in the
ers, her 2008 album, "Esperanza," spent more than 70 Network program, vith support from the National Hall at 1400 St. Georges Ave., Rah- Parish Hall at 1407 St. Georges
weeks on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and Endowment for the Arts. way. A wide variety of salt and Ave., Rahway, will take place
reportedly became the most successful internationally She explained that "someone who saw the telecast fresh water fishing tackle will be on March 5. The festival will be from
selling debut in that year. and said, 'Esperanza who'?,' might go to check out my display. New, used, antique, custom noon to 10 p.m. and will include
"I can hardly express what a surprise and a thrill it record, well the next record they thumb through in the fishing and boating items will be live musical entertainment by In
was Sunday night to receive my first Grammy," she S's at the jazz section will be completely different. available to all. Door prizes will be Check, food specialties such as
said. "In the category of Best New Artist no less. I was That's what makes the music so exciting, and I bet given away every half hour which kielbasa, funnel cakes and beef
and am totally surprised. This is really so unbelievable. people who don't consider themselves jazz lovers include rods, reels tackle and much goulash, a religious articles gift
I am still overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude for would love a lot of what's happening right now if they more. Food and refreshments are shop, a raffle and a craft table. A
all of the people who believed in my music and who just got a chance to hear it — which would of course sponsored by the St. Thomas Holy craft and new item sale will be held
voted for me. This is truly an inspiring moment." require the music and artists to get some more public- Name Society. Show hours are 9 in the New Hall Annex from noon
Spalding's other career highlights include two ity. So may this bright moment for me, also be a bright a.m. to 2 p.m. For show or vendor to 8 p.m. For vendor information
appearances at the White House, a Banana Republic ad moment for my colleagues." information, go to www.flshingflea- call 908-217-6856. For information
campaign, many other awards and high-profile tour Bea Smith can be reach at 908-686-7700, ext. 118, markets.com or, call 732-381- about the Slavonic Festival call
dates, including a performance at the 2010 Nobel Prize or editorial(a)Jhelocal$ource.com. 2165. 732-382-5300.
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