On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:16:27 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:

> It's only three days away! Is anybody else planning to cook on Valentine's
> Day? Here's the menu I'm planning. (It's got a Chinese bent because this
> year that day is also Chinese New Year, and Lin and I like to "play Chinese"
> on that day.)
>
> * Steamed golden beets, maroon carrots, and water chestnuts[1] with plum
> sauce
>
> * Chinese greens stir-fried with mushrooms, garlic, chiles, and chives
>
> * Steak with black-bean butter sauce

i'm having a little trouble visualizing this last item. could you
elaborate a little?

your pal,
blake