ginger, simple syrup and thighs (chicken thighs that is)

No, not THAT ginger...

That's right, THAT one!

so one of the other things that Ming does on this one episode is using the ginger simple syrup in a chicken recipe. he uses thighs which are sweeter and juicier than some other parts of the bird; but obviously you use whatever parts you like best, or use a variety of parts or the entire bird. i'm a leg man so i'm good with the thighs. he does alot with the process of starting out with a master recipe and then making alot of things from that. i think it's a great way to develop a menu. invariably when i'm thinking of chicken recipes i'm reminded of that great Julia Child episode where she drops the bird on the floor then just picks it up and sort of dusts it off and says that no-one knows what goes on in the kitchen but you. Julia was an amazing chef and really fun to watch on tv. it's hard to keep from imitating her when you do. check out the link with her name on it my "peeps"!


anybody thirsty besides me at this point? how about that ginger-tini?

Ice
3 ounces vodka, any flavor but i like a citrus flavor for this
1/2 to 1 ounce ginger syrup, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Twist of lemon or lime

Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the vodka, ginger syrup, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add twist and serve.