Daydreaming

Just Hanging Out - 

Featuring the music of Marty Nickel

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

When I first met Marty I was sure that he was from somewhere close to "Salty Water".  

I do know that whether he's singing songs about "The Forgotten Coast, Trains or Daydreaming", Marty takes you away to another place.  You know, where you can smell shrimp boiling as you enjoy the cool ocean breeze.  With influences like Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff and Jimmy Buffett;  he's a modern day troubadour that you feel you've always known.

Waylon Jennings said - "Between Hank Williams' pain songs, Jerry Jeff train songs and blue eyes cryin' in the rain... out in Lukenbach, Texas, there ain't nobody feelin' no pain".  Well hold that thought and come on in...

We're just hanging out on the deck, listening to some tunes, having a little low country boil and sipping on a mojito.  Out here on the island, there ain't nobody feelin' no pain. 

The Pots Are On...

The Plate...

Low Country Cajun Boil

Having spent a great deal of time in Louisiana, I quickly became a fan of the "One-Pot" meal.  Louisiana Finger Food is what I call it.  

Great meal for a crowd, and easy clean up cause you're gonna serve it on newspaper.  The "Low Country Boil" is similar to my favorite, "Crawfish Boil". But, this Carolina one-pot wonder is a great substitute in the fall (cause crawfish are out of season / don't make me come over there if you're thinking about using frozen crawfish). 

The only difference here is I'm putting a little "Cajun" spin on things. Instead of the usual kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, I'm using Cajun style andouille and Tasso.  

So, come on man...  spice it up a little. 

Hey... If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room!

What you need...

4  pounds small red potatoes 

6-8 oz Zatarain's crab boil 

2  pounds Aidells Cajun Style Andouille (Louisiana Saovie's or Jacob's would be great if you can get it)

1/2 pound Tasso ham (optional, but worth it)

2-3 Sweet Vidalia onions, quartered

6  ears of corn, halved 

4  pounds large shrimp

Homemade cocktail sauce - mix ketchup,worcestershire sauce with a little horseradish 

What you do....

Ok here we go... (I know you've already skipped down to the "Bar Section"), so pay attention!

Fill a 7-gallon stockpot halfway full with water and add crab boil.  Bring water to a roaring boil.

(Ok, now is a good time to make your mojito while you wait for the water to boil)

Add the whole potatoes and return to boil. Cook the potatoes for 5 minutes. 

Add the onions, andouille, and tasso. Bring water back to boil and cook 15 minutes.

Add the corn, bring water back to boil and cook for 10 minutes. 

Add the shrimp, bring water back to boil and cook until the shrimp turn pink (about 3 min).

Drain and pour over your table covered with newspaper (remember easy clean up).

Serve with Cocktail sauce and some Tobasco on the side. 

The Playlist...

Daydreaming - Featuring the music of Marty Nickel

A little "Deck Music" for ya.

Man, I could just hangout here all day listening to Marty.  Starting off with "Daydreaming" & "Salty Water" definitely sets the mood.  Also threw in a little Buffett, some Jerry Jeff and Guy Clark for ya.

Check out "Cote Blanche Bay", Marty does an awesome cover of this in his live show.
We get the groove on a little later with "Walking" and "Flip Flops".
Marty also gets a little more rambunctious with some of his other well known tunes like "Girl with the Tacklebox Face" and "Shoot the Weatherman", but that's another playlist for another time.

Hey, somebody get me another Mojito... I think the shrimp are done!

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The Bar... 

The Ultimate Mojito 

6   oz light Rum
12 mint sprigs
6   Tbs fresh lime juice
2   oz simple syrup
Club Soda
Lime for garnish
Ice

Add mint, ice and simple syrup into shaker and muddle.
Add Rum and lime juice, shake well.
Pour into high ball glass and top off with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a slice of lime and sprig of mint.

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Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

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Keep on Cookin'!