Remove potted shrimp from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread with crackers. Steve Sullivan is co-founder of Acme Baking Company in Berkeley. Butter the bread, lay on the dressed lettuce and put another piece of bread on top to make a sandwich. Beth Hensperger, a local caterer and book author, adds spicy watercress flavors to butter to create a summery taste.
Nasturtiums are still around.
Place 1 nasturtium flower, face up, on the bottom of a glass serving bowl that will comfortably hold 1 cup creamed butter. Pack in one-third of the butter. Evenly space 3-4 blossoms facing out around the sides of the bowl, using butter to hold them in place. Fill with remaining butter, pressing carefully to cover the flowers in place. Smooth the top and press remaining blossom, face up, on top.