Spicy Corn

 

I needed a side for today's dinner, and since it was one of the warmest days in months, I had no choice but to go with corn.  Corn is one of those veggies that tastes good no matter how you prepare it, so I wanted to do something that worked with the natural sweetness.  To play against that sweetness, I added a few spicy elements, and of course bacon.  Why bacon you ask? Because bacon is awesome, enough said. If you don't like jalapenos or bacon, walk away now.  If you do, it's because you're cool; move forward and continue on to the recipe below.  

INGREDIENTS: 

2 Stalks of Corn  (1 stalk per person - adapt if necessary)

2 Jalapenos - diced 

2 Slices Bacon - diced 

1 Tbs. Cajun Spices 

1 Tbs. Butter

1.  First, cook the corn in boiling water for about 5 minutes.  Drain the pot and let the corn cool until it's easy to handle with your fingers.  While doing this, cook the bacon until crispy.  Remove and let drain on a paper towel.  Remove all but 1 Tbs. bacon grease.  Turn down the heat to low.

2.  Cut the corn off the cob and add back into the pan with the jalapenos.  Chop the bacon and add to the pan with the Cajun Spices.  Let these ingredients cook for a few minutes and meld together.  Serve on the side of any dish and it will surely delight you! 

This received a 7.3 on the Blake-O-Meter!

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QUESTION #4

Q: List 10 things you would tell your 16 year old self, if you could.

1.  Stop wasting birthday wishes on bigger boobs - it's not gonna happen. 

2.  Once you graduate, your grades don't matter 

3.  College is NOT harder than high school 

4.  You might actually find the love of your life in high school - even though friends and possibly   family may disagree at the time. 

5.  No one actually notices that pimple so stop covering it up with more and more concealer

6.  Cherish the moments on the field/court because after high school it's rare you'll spend time there 

7.  Forget about Calculus, pay attention to Consumers Math- It's probably the most important class you could take. 

8.  Don't be afraid to embarrass yourself. No one will remember or care. 

9.  Be nice to everyone, for everyone has their own struggle. 

10.  Don't change a thing, because everything works out wonderfully in the end.