St.Paddy's Day Cupcakes w/ Buttercream Frosting

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There is nothing better than pure, unadulterated buttercream frosting. As you already know, baking is not my forte, so I usually make my cupcakes with a pre-made cake mix. This buttercream frosting is rich, simple to make and all homemade. I always use this frosting recipe when I'm making cupcakes.
Buttercream Frosting:
2 sticks butter, softened
4 cups confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup heavy cream
pinch of salt

Cream butter and sugar on low in a mixer. Add rest of ingredients and mix for about 5 minutes.
Enjoy!

Shrimp Po' Boys

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You know what happens when you watch Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives late at night? You start to crave some random meal. At least that is what happened to me after watching some episode where they were making mouth watering Shrimp Po' Boys. My first thought is, OMG! I have to make Shrimp Po' boys NOW. I don't care if it is 12:00 in the morning. For me the key to a good Shrimp Po' Boy is having fresh shrimp (I try to only purchase shrimp when it is in season. Why yes, I am a food snob). You also have to have amazing fresh, soft bread and top it off with some homegrown tomatoes. Cajun tarter sauce is also a requirement in my book. 


Shrimp Po' Boys:
1 small container Buttermilk1 Tablespoon Tabasco  1 pound fresh Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup yellow cornmeal1 cup flourCajun seasonings 1/4 cup canola oil for fryingfrench breadiceberg lettuce, shreddedtomatoes, slicedCajun tarter sauce
Directions:
Peel and devein shrimp. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and Tabasco. Add in shrimp. Place in fridge for 2 hours. Place a large frying skillet on medium high heat on the stove. Add in Canola oil. Combine cornmeal and flour.  Dredge shrimp and add them to the skillet. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. If all the shrimp do not fit into your skillet, then fry in batches. 
After the shrimp have finished cooking, remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Dust them with Cajun seasonings. 

Cajun Tater Sauce:
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 Tablespoons Wickles or pickle relish1 Tablespoon grainy mustard1 tablespoon green onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper 
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.


To prepare the Shrimp Po' boys, cut the french bread into 4 pieces. Spread Cajun tarter sauce onto bread, add shredded lettuce, shrimp and tomatoes.
Enjoy!

Grilled Edamame with Sea Salt

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I'll never turn down a bowl of Edamame. In fact, I can make a whole bowl of it disappear pretty darn fast at a sushi restaurant. There is something about grilling it that takes it to a sublime level. It brings out a smokey and earthiness flavor in the beans. I grilled my mine on a stove top grill. If you decided to try this on a traditional grill, I highly suggest that you use a veggie basket. You don't want all your lovely edamame to end up on the bottom of your grill. 

Grilled Edamame:1 package of edamame 2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions: Cook edamame according to the directions on the package. Add edamame to a bowl and pour in the olive oil. Toss beans until they are completely covered in the oil. On a stove top grill, cook until grill marks appear, turning several times. Sprinkle with sea salt when you are ready to serve.
Enjoy!

JEEVA IN "MUGAMOODI'

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BY KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN

At a time when a guessing game on the story of 'Mugamoodi' is on, Mysskin's next venture starring Jiiva in the lead role which is touted to be a 'super hero' subject, we have an official version on the 'mega-budget' film.
"The story of the movie is based on the theme of the superhero that lies dormant in every human. Destiny pushes a love-struck young man into a dangerous world of adventure", says a source from UTV Motion Pictures, which is producing the movie.
They also say: "How he fights the evil incarnate and becomes the savior of society forms the rest of the story of Mugamoodi". Meanwhile, the pre-production on the project is already in progress.
In the meantime, UTV is currently busy with works related to the release of Vikarm-starrer 'Deiva Thirumagal'. The movie directed by Vijay, co-produced by Sree Rajakaliamman Medias and UTV Motion Pictures and will release across 350 screens in India July 15.

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2-G Spectrum scam to become a film's story

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BY KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN


The exact outcome of the 2-G Spectrum scam which created reverberations in many political circles and saw several upheavals in some of the political parties winning and forming government during the last assembly election, has been made plot of a film. The Pooja for the new film was held on July 11 with the title of the film as 2-G Spectrum.


It is known that the 2G Spectrum scam which saw the fall of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and also resulted in the former chief minister's daughter Kanimozhi and former Union Telecom Minister A.Raja who were arrested and sent to Tihar Jail for making inquiries, is being made a story of the film.The 2-G Spectrum , what the other opposition parties would call it a scam, the Special court will go ahead with the inquiries in which many persons are arrested. It is said to deliver the judgment it may take several years. But our Tamil film industry will not wait for this because it has been facing severe scarcity for good stories.

2-G Spectrum story is directed by John Manohar a journalist .Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, who plays mother's role in many Tamil films donning the role of Kanimozhi.

Riaz Khan will play the role of Raja. Shanthini of Nadodigal fame will do the role of corporate lobbyist Nira Radia. Comedian Singamuthu will play union minister M.K Alagiri. Sathyaraj playing the role of election commissioner.

2G Spectrum will also be the first Tamil film that will be using an English title for a Tamil film. The director says the film will get success in tamil film indusrtry.

Besides, the real story the film will have masalas with dances and songs to attract the public.

Will this film be allowed for release, if the production is over, is a million dollar question, that faces many in film circles. Let us wait and watch the game.

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