Sweet and Spicy Coconut Shrimp Cocktail

My mom has a good variety of delicious recipes, but I would say that this is her best one. It's easy for anyone to express how amazing his/her mom's signature recipe is, but I have to say, this one is actually quite the winner! It's completely original and tastes unique with its sweet and spicy flavors.

People have asked us to bring this dish to potlucks and they're always great for gatherings. They are popular as appetizers and people love the unexpected flavorful combination. This recipe is simple and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients:
- cornstarch
- egg whites
- garlic powder
- coconut flakes
- vegetable oil
- peeled shrimp

Sauce Ingredients:
- peach jam (1 cup)
- chili sauce (1/2 cup)
- Dijon mustard (1 tbsp)
- wasabi (1 tsp)


Instructions:

1. Using a meat tenderizer mallet, gently press on the shrimp on both sides. 

2. Marinate the shrimp with some salt, pepper and garlic powder. 

3. Have your cornstarch, egg whites, and coconut flakes separated. Then dip your shrimp in each of them in this order.

4. Stick a skewer through your shrimp and fry them. Using a stick makes it easier to fry, eat and dip. 

5. Fry them in vegetable oil. 

6. To make the sauce, have 1 cup of peach jam, 1/2 cup of chili sauce, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp of wasabi.

7. Mix all the sauces together. 

8. Dip your shrimp in the sauce. 

9. Enjoy! 

MayBliss Jewelry for Shin Choi

We've done a lot with floral arrangements, so I thought I would show you the other side of my mom's talents. Aside from making many homes more beautiful with florals, sachets, and home decor, she also makes her own jewelry. She loves to make everything by hand and doing so gives them the extra detail that makes her jewelry really stand out. Using Swarovski pearls and crystals and fine german silk cords, she has been making jewelry for over 10 years!

Other than the high-quality material that she uses, I think what makes her jewelry unique and ultra-feminine is the combination of fabric and beads. The fabrics between the beads give the jewelry piece more statement and "expression," as she likes to put it. Personally (and I'm not being biased!), I think her jewelry is one of a kind and elegant. It has a romantic appeal that can make any woman feel elegant and stylish.

As you can see above, her necklace was also used for the Shin Choi Spring 2011 collection! Shin Choi is a successful fashion designer whose work has appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Lucky, and InTouch. 

    

           

   

If you're interested in purchasing some jewelry, check out the accessories her new online shop here. Otherwise, we hope you enjoy.

Love,

Grace & Pearl