Aaron Paul

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TREEHOUSES:o

When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to have a neighbor that had a treehouse. I wish I had one now.













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Making up for lost time.

I  haven't posted anything in so long so I went a little hyper tonight. But I think that's enough for now.

Just two more things. I can't stand those T-Mobile commercials with Bill Hader. Every time it comes on I feel compelled to reach for my phone. And then it's like, ohhhhh. The TV......

And WTH with Under the Dome tonight. I tivo'd it and it was cut off halfway through. I was catching up on Dexter now that Showtime has finished it's dispute with TWC. I must have missed the political special. With all the technology available, can't my DVR figure these things out?

ok. time for wine.

NYC

The High Line

The High Line is an amazing park in NYC. A wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle. If you have an opportunity to get to NYC, go to there.

The High Line, Manhattan, New York

The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. Founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. It is now the non-profit conservancy working with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to make sure the High Line is maintained as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to enjoy. In addition to overseeing maintenance, operations, and public programming for the park, Friends of the High Line works to raise the essential private funds to support more than 90 percent of the park’s annual operating budget, and to advocate for the preservation and transformation of the High Line at the Rail Yards, the third and final section of the historic structure, which runs between West 30th and West 34th Streets.
The High Line is located on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. The first section of the High Line opened on June 9, 2009. It runs from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street. The second section, which runs between West 20th and West 30th Streets, opened June 8, 2011.

Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema

Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema

Spicy grilled jerk shrimp tacos with grilled pineapple salsa, slaw and cool and creamy (and rummy) pina colada crema.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16-20) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup jerk marinade
• 2 cups cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 cup pina colada crema (see below)
• 12 small corn tortillas, warmed
• 2 cups grilled pineapple salsa (I added 1/2 red pepper, diced this time.)

Directions

1. Marinate the shrimp in the the jerk marinade for at least 20 minutes and up to over night.
2. Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 1-3 minutes per side.
3. Toss the cabbage in half of the crema.
4. Assemble tacos by placing the slaw on the tortillas, followed by the pineapple salsa and shrimp finally topping with a drizzle of crema.

Pina Colada Crema

All of the flavours of pina colada in a crema that is perfect for jerk tacos and other Caribbean inspired dishes!

Servings: 1 cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 3 tablespoons pineapple
• 2 tablespoons coconut cream
• 1 tablespoon rum (or 1 teaspoon rum extract) (optional)

Directions

1. Puree everything in a food processor and enjoy!

Tip: If you cannot find coconut cream, open a can of coconut milk without shaking it and use the thick white part on the top which is coconut cream.

source:

http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/08/jerk-shrimp-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa.html

A very cool aerial view of NYC

Eggs and asparagus on toast

a bunch of asparagus
2 eggs over easy
2 slices of toast with cheese and/or butter
salt and pepper to taste
optional bacon

Make baked bacon in oven. 400 degrees F. 17-20 mins
http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/breakfastcookery/ht/bacon.htm
Saute asparagus in a pan with a little butter. remove from pan and set aside.
cook eggs over easy. salt and pepper to taste.
Start toast when you start eggs so they'll finish at the same time.
    *add cheese to bread and toast or just butter when toast is done.
Place 2 slices of toast side by side on a plate. Arrange bacon on toast. Layer asparagus on top of the bacon. Carefully place eggs on top of asparagus.

Chow down!

night sky (moon and clouds)

Snowy willowy trees

Papa Roach

Have a great fall

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