Bacon Wrapped Cheese and Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos

Memorial Day food timeout - I made these yesterday and they were delicious.

Get some large jalapenos, cut lengthwise, core, and fill with a mixture of cream cheese and white sharp cheddar (with some garlic and seasoning in it). 

Place in a peeled raw shrimp and put on the other jalapeno half, then wrap in some thick bacon and close with a couple of toothpicks. 

Then grill slow and low - they will need your constant attention - and you will need to spray to keep down the fire.

Enjoy the baconny spicy goodness.

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Non Tech Alert: My Thanksgiving Texas Twice-Baked Potatoes in Pictures

I know this is supposed to be a techie blog, but I have to eat too.  So what is becoming a Thanksgiving tradition for me is the preparation of Texas Twice-Baked potatoes.  They are delicious, with lots of flavor and spice, which I think adds a little flair to what I think can be a bit bland holiday meal.

The ingredients I use are as follows.  I will not give amounts, but you can see how much I used and make yours based on your taste preferences.

Ingredients:

• Russet potatoes
• Grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped pickled jalapenos
• Cooked and chopped Bacon
• Minced fresh garlic cloves
• Cream or milk
• Butter
• Salt & Pepper

Add what you want - green onions are good in these, but I did not have any.

So - bake potatoes as normally done.  Cut in half.  Scoop out potato, place in bowl and mash a bit and add butter, cream/milk and mix.  Then add ingredients (use 1/2 the cheese), stuff potatoes, and top with the remaining cheese.  Bake until golden brown.

Here is the process in pictures:

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