Hot Boil!

Happy Labor Day Weeekend!  It sure was a beautiful night in Tiger Stadium!

     I love being around family and friends.  LSU football kicked off this weekend and I was blessed to catch a ride with my friends Scott and Dayna.  LSU won and the weekend tailgate went really well!  I was even able to meet one of my Puerto Rican cousins who pitches for Southern University.  Always great seeing my Louisiana peeps!

     On the ride back, we stopped in West Lake to pick up some shrimp from one of Scott's relatives.  If ever given the opportunity to buy fresh shrimp, DO IT!  I bought 10 pounds to boil for the holiday despite being a little tired from the weekend.  It was worth it!

First you need the set up: Propane burner and pot large enough to house potatoes, onions, garlic, mushrooms, lemons, corn, sausage, shrimp, and whatever other stuff you deem fit.  I usually add artichokes, soy beans, and asparagus. And will sometimes boil a ham. Get creative.

Fill your pot a little less than 3/4 full of water.  Add the appropriate amount of shrimp boil and seasonings.  Add potatoes, onions, garlic, artichoke, lemons, and mushrooms .  Bring to a boil for 20 minutes.  

Add your shrimp to the pot.  Boil for 3 minutes.  Cut off fire and add corn, sausage, soy beans, and asparagus.  Let soak for at least 20 minutes.   Pull them out and spread them on a table for all to enjoy.  Pinch em, peel em, and eat em!

Happy Plates!

It's GAME DAY!

Chorizo Stuffed Omelet with a side of Grapefruit and Grapes.

      This is a three egg ode to the Fighting Tigers of LSU.  A breakfast (or brunch) not for the faint of heart.

     It was a simple plan really.  My parents woke me up extremely early to help a family friend move this morning.  Honestly, if I had been in Baton Rouge, I probably would have been awake by 6:00am so technically I got to sleep in.
     Our friend lives on the north side of the interstate which is kinda near Michoacana. Kinda near is a Katy term I've made up that means 15 minutes for those of you reading from out of state.  Michoacana is the coolest grocery store I've ever seen.  They sell everything Mexican.  I purchased some purple (red)onions, grapefruits, and CHORIZO!  They have the best "fresh" chorizo in Houston in my opinion.  To compare, I haven't bought fresh chorizo from anywhere else. 

     Flipping omelets takes practice and patience. After you conquer the technique, you can amaze people with food that not only looks good but also TASTES amazing.  I would proudly put this dish up against anything Bobby Flay shows on his show "Brunch with Bobby Flay". 

     Now it's time to sit back and watch my LSU Tigers play!  Holler at all my Mean Streak Tailgaters! Geaux Tigers!!

    
    

Extreme Happy Plates!!