Desk Refinish

I got a desk from one of my friends who was moving and didn't have room for it anymore. It was perfect for my craft room that I have been working on. Except for the poor finish on it. Here is what it looked like when I got it.

After I wiped it down and took off the hardware, I got some satin black spray paint and went to work. It took almost 3 cans, but it was worth it. After I finished spray painting, I went and sanded some of the edges to give it a worn look. Here is the finished product!

Chipolte Shrimp Tacos

In searching for new and exciting recipes, I came across this. I love spicy and I love salsa. It includes a recipe for tomatillo salsa, which I hadn't tried before. I made a few variations to the recipe and loved it. Here's my version!

Avocado Salsa

1/2 red onion, quartered

1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional

1 garlic clove, minced

4 medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped

2 small tomatoes, chopped

1 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

1 tsp lime juice (or the juice of about 1/2 lime)

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

(I put it all in my food processor and it came out nicely.)

Shrimp

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon chipotle or blended chili powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 pound medium shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined

8 corn tortillas

2 limes, cut into wedges

Sour cream, to taste

Directions

Mix all ingredients of salsa and transfer to a bowl.

Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp on medium high heat until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.

Spoon shrimp, salsa, and sour cream onto tortillas. Squeeze lime over and enjoy.