On Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:47:59 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>Anybody make this at home? I have googled up some recipes, and they all vary
>a bit from what I recall having at this Houston restaurant many years ago.
>
>It was scallops and oysters wrapped tightly in bacon, skewered and grilled,
>served with lemon and some kind of red sauce for dipping that was not
>cocktail, not bbq, something kind of in between.

Never even heard of Embrochette - although my son does wrap shrimp
with bacon, skewer and grill it.
>
>I don't own a functioning grill, so am going to to it in the broiler, I
>think.
>
Sounds like you need to scout out a grill pan at a yard sale! They're
pretty handy to keep around.

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I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.