Â· Why did Manila grow so much as a port city? What other cities had trade connections with Manila? Â· How did the tea and opium connection change British merchantsâfortunes? Â· What role did merchants play in the silver trade from 1570-1600? Be sure to explain the types of trade goods merchants bought and sold in Spain, Tokugawa Japan, Ming China, and the Spanish colonies in the Americas and the Philippines. Optional:Visit the Web Site
Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado. Avocado and a light herbed mayonnaise add an elegant, unexpected touch to this simple shrimp cocktail. serves 8. 32 large shrimp. 1â4 cup minced herbs, such as basil, chervil, and parsley. 1 1â2 cups mayonnaise. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2 heads bibb lettuce.
Place shrimp in mixing bowl and squeeze lime juice on top, trying to coat shrimp evenly. Heat butter in a stock pot and saute the green pepper with shallots or chives for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in corn, okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and chili pepper. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.