Music Friday: "Too Much Information"

This tune got played on shuffle on my iPod this morning. 

If it were updated for today, I think Sting would include misinformation, lies, and bullshit because of the InterWebs. Or maybe that's being too direct about matters. 

The song is from my favorite album of the band, Ghost in the Machine. 

Fumbling Toward Culinary Talent: Pickled Shrimp

I got the basics of this recipe from an episode of one of the PBS cooking shows I watch on a regular basis. It was featured either on Cook's Country or America's Test Kitchen. 

This recipe is a big one, so when I make this again, I'll probably cut the recipe in half because I'm the only one eating this stuff. 2 pounds shrimp is a lot of shrimp. 

Ingredients

2 lbs. of cooked shrimp-they called for jumbo shrimp, but I just used some frozen Kroger-brand, already cooked and devained shrimp and thawed them out. 

2 garlic cloves, smashed or chopped

1 cup of cider vinegar

1/4 cup of sugar

3 bay leaves

1 ts of ground coriander

1/2 ts of red pepper flakes

1 cup of sliced red onion

1 lemon cut into wedges

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 TB of capers chopped

1 TB of dill seed

1 TB of dill weed

2 TB of dijon mustard

1 TB of hot sauce

1 TB of Worcestershire 

1 TB of salt

Process

Thaw and drain the shrimp. I used medium size, but I'd probably prefer jumbo shrimp, which as a term is an oxymoron. 

In a large bowl mix the vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, coriander, and pepper flakes. Microwave the liquid for two minutes. Whisk. 

Add the red onion and lemon wedges into the mixture. Add the oil, capers, dill, dijon, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and salt. Whisk to make it a dressing. 

Add in the shrimp and refrigerate for at least a day. Throughout the day be sure mix up the concoction, so it's evenly coated. 

Fumbling Toward Culinary Talent: Cheese Sandwiches

A good while ago I tried this Branston spread that British people apparently like. I didn't care for it. It was way too tangy and root vegetal for my taste. 

On the Interwebs I read that people recommended using the spread on cheese sandwiches. I tried that concoction, and it wasn't good. 

When I think of a sandwich, I usually associate that lunch staple with some kind of deli meat, not just cheese. Yes, I know how American that statement sounds. 

Lately I experimented with cheese sandwiches to good effect. Pick your favorite slices of cheese (I've tried Muenster and Havarti so far) and make a sandwich. However, the way I like it is to use sriracha mayo of some variety on both pieces of bread. It pairs well with the cheese and bread as a solid condiment.

Musing of the Moment: Tottenham's Away Kit

Tottenham's away kit got released recently. You can see it below and read about it on Footy Headlines. 

I dig the new away kit. I like the mixture of three different blues and how the cockerel atop the ball is in the middle of the shirt. 

My only question is why Nike went with the kind of strange-looking v-neck. Why not just do a regular v-neck? I don't understand. 

If I were to get a Tottenham jersey, I think this would be the one I would get. However, the damn thing costs $95. That figure is astounding. 

Music Friday: "Unwritten"

This is one of my favorite songs of my son's current girlfriend. 

I was reminded of it when it was played in between innings of my son's travel baseball game today. 

As pop songs go, it's a solid tune.  

Music Friday: "Pretty Persuasion"

This song was, for whatever reason, in heavy rotation on a couple of different SiriusXM radio stations I listen to. 

You might as well enjoy it too. 

Random Notes from a Crank

The Washington Post has an exclusive report about police officers sexually abuse kids and get away with it. Please read this gifted article titled "Abused by the Badge." 

No one should be above the law. 

In other news, the ignoramuses who are members of the Southern Baptist Convention oppose in vitro fertilization, and a majority of the voters think women shouldn't be preachers. Check it out in "Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Oppose In Vitro Fertilization." 

You can't reason with stupid.

Music Friday: "Dark Matter"

Here's the title track of Pearl Jam's new album this year.