Category Archives: New York

Jim Shaffer’s “Hook It & Cook It: Fishing, Dishing and Reminiscing”. With more than 50 recipes!

Das right. Order my new book “Hook It & Cook It: Fishing Dishing and Reminiscing. With more than 50 recipes!” on Amazon ! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1549779346 CLICK TO BUY JKS 3/12/18

New York City Area St. Patrick’s Day Parades

As the season of Saint Patrick approaches, here is a list of parades in the New York City area where you can get your Irish on! Friday, March 16, 2018 Newark, NJ – 1pm Starts on Mulberry St. near the Prudential Center, goes past Four Gateway Center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, the NewarkContinueContinue reading “New York City Area St. Patrick’s Day Parades”

Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Seven

INT. PAT’S HOSPITAL ROOM Pat is hooked up to an I.V. and a heart monitor. He opens his eyes as Mike enters. Mike stands beside the bed. Ken just behind him. Mike Hey, how are you feeling, Pat? Pat has trouble speaking, groggy with medicine. Pat Like a million bucks. Mike The Doctor says you’llContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Seven”

ErinGoScratch 2017 video recap!

Thanks to you, our valued ErinGoScratch readers, our first six months have been a great journey. Thanks for your continued support, kind words and daily clicks, we will continue to bring you original content focused on sourcing authentic ingredients and making restaurant quality meals at home. We will get back to fishing in the spring.ContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch 2017 video recap!”

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, New York City

“You’ll find there’s never a dull moment in this house” -The Dowager Countess, Violet “EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY • THE FASHION • THE HOUSE Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating socialContinueContinue reading “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, New York City”

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge 2018

Freezin’ for a reason! This will be my twelfth plunge. Check off a bucket list item and join us! “Taking place on January 1, 2018 at 1pm sharp on the world famous Coney Island Beach is the 114th Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club Plunge. All swimmers should meet at the Boardwalk & Stillwell AvenueContinueContinue reading “Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge 2018”

Asian Fisherman’s Stew with Blackfish

Blackfish are a serious fisherman’s fish. Some of the most enjoyable fishing I have ever done in my life has for blackfish. They are quick, cunning and smart. When hooked they will dart for structure to cut your line. The blackfish, a.k.a. tautog, tog, or bulldog (Tautoga onitis), ranges from Nova Scotia, Canada to SouthContinueContinue reading “Asian Fisherman’s Stew with Blackfish”

Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Two

“Urban Pirates” by James K. Shaffer 6/23/17 Jim Shaffer WINK & NOD PRODUCTIONS Queries? email- jimshaffernyc@yahoo.com © COPYRIGHT PENDING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Urban Pirates- WORKING DRAFT EXT. THE DAWN, MOVING THROUGH THE HARBOR Ken hurriedly pulls up the anchor and signals silently to Mike. Mike starts the engine and they bolt. They race down theContinueContinue reading “Urban Pirates- an original screenplay by James K. Shaffer- Part Two”