AMERICA'S GIFT FROM CANADA

Raymond Burr was one of the greatest actors of all time.  And he was and is certainly a favorite around our home.  Steve & I tape Perry Mason every day on the Hallmark Chanel and we have started buying each season on DVD.  Born in Vancouver,British Columbia, I’ve always called him America’s gift from Canada.

With so many interests in his life, acting almost seemed to be a hobby.  He loved art, fishing, vintage cars, animals, growing orchids, The Raymond Burr Vineyards (a winery that continues today) and he owned his own Island in Fiji.  He was also a dedicated seashell collector whose financial support created the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum of Sanibel, Florida.  He was a true renauissance man.

 

  He was also a gourmet cook!  And I’m sharing one of his best recipes today. 

 

Raymond Burr’s Chicken Lolo

1 cup grated fresh coconut

1 cup water

1 lemon, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 T. butter or margarine

3 whole chicken breasts – skinned, boned & chopped into chunks

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1 can green chilis

In a saucepan, combine coconut, water, lemon and onion.  Bring to boil.  Remove from heat and strain.  In large skillet, melt butter.  Add chicken breasts; cook until meat turns white.  Add ginger, salt and chili peppers.  Pour in strained coconut liquid; cover and simmer 10 minutes.  Mix a little flour with small amount of cold water to make a paste.  Stir into sauce; bring to boil and simmer for two minutes.  

Perry Mason & Paul Drake having dinner at Della Street's