Pernil, seasoned and cooked pork shoulder, is a traditional Puerto Rican dish served at Holidays and special occasions. It creates it’s own holiday of aroma and flavor as you slow cook the pork to perfection. For meat lovers it has all the hits- moist flavorful core, outstanding marbled slices and crispy “chicharrones” pieces of slowContinue reading “Pernil Perfection”
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Beer Battered Trigger Fish
Triggerfish are a funny looking, fun to catch summer species in the New York/NJ bite. They usually swim up in the gulf stream as the waters warm and show up on the reefs and bays of NJ and Long Island in mid-July while party boats are targeting sea bass and porgies. The Ocean Eagle VContinue reading “Beer Battered Trigger Fish”
Fishing, Creative Loitering in Beautiful Places
“Catching fish is secondary to the immeasurable joys of the watery world.” ― Fennel Hudson, Traditional Angling One of the many pleasures of fishing is that it often surprises us with incredible vistas and moments where nature sings. I often describe fishing as “creative loitering” and these photos will give you a small glimpse intoContinue reading “Fishing, Creative Loitering in Beautiful Places”
“Photos from the Ferry” William Thatcher – UPDATED 8/13/18
“Photos From The Ferry”: An Exhibition by William Underhill Thatcher When people visit New York City, some of the best pictures they take of the skyline are from the Staten Island Ferry boat as it glides across the harbor. Dramatic views, cinematic lighting and occasional bold displays of nature create some amazing photo opportunities. WhenContinue reading ““Photos from the Ferry” William Thatcher – UPDATED 8/13/18”
ErinGoScratch Recipe: Quick Pickled Watermelon
Quick Pickled Watermelon 5 or 6 coriander seeds 2 tablespoons of white vinegar 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon honey or sugar ½ cup olive oil Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 3 cups coarsely chopped seedless watermelon A sprig of oregano 2 cloves garlic diced One cup boiling waterContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe: Quick Pickled Watermelon”
UPDATED- A Little NYC Street Art
Strolling the streets of the city, there is a lot of beauty to see. You just have to keep your eyes peeled…
Beet BBQ Sauce
I love exploring new tastes in BBQ Sauce. Beets have an individual taste that goes well when combined with a little tang and sweetness. I tried, I liked. Beet BBQ Sauce 3/4 cup beet puree (about 1 medium/large beet, boiled, peeled and pureed) 1/4 cup raw sugar 1/3 cup ketchup 2 TBS white vinegar +Continue reading “Beet BBQ Sauce”
“Adventures of the Urban Angler” with Jim Shaffer Video
Check out our video “Adventures of the Urban Angler”