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Hoppin’ in to 2011
The custom of eating Hoppin John on New Years Day requires a bit of foresight. I have found that if I don’t soak the black-eyed peas over night they are–how should I say this–less..digestible. Anyway, I was curious where the … Continue reading
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Holiday Sides
So, I’m starting to think about side dishes for the Christmas Eve dinner. I’m trying to find the perfect accompaniment to a beef tenderloin that my co-host is preparing. Potatoes and green beans are natural partners to beef. So, I’m … Continue reading
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A Lighter Louisiana Thanksgiving
Not that I’m actually going to do this tomorrow, but I was curious if there were any alternatives to the stick-of-butter-per-recipe Southern Thanksgiving recipes I find. I found these recipes in Cooking Light: Cajun Turkey With Dirty-Rice Stuffing (Dirty-Rice Stuffing), Maple … Continue reading
Crescent City Farmer’s Market-Thxgiving Edition-2
Really Thanksgiving? You’re two days away already? It’s probably going to be a mob scene at the Farmer’s Market and the grocery store today. So, I’m going to make this snappy. I already posted about the Bread Stuffing with Crawfish, Bacon … Continue reading
Crescent City Farmer’s Market-Thxgiving Edition-1
Thanksgiving is creepy up rather quickly this year. I think I’m going to go to the Crescent City Farmer’s Market and procure some local goodness to try out as a possible Thanksgiving side dish. How about this Bread Stuffing with Crawfish, … Continue reading
Fall at the Farmer’s Market
What a gorgeous day to go to the Farmer’s Market! I was also looking at Louisiana Fall seasonal produce to get inspired for a recipe. How about these lamb chops with persimmon chutney? 2 firm-ripe Fuyu persimmon (12 oz total), … Continue reading
World’s Largest Mac & Cheese
Yesterday it was the world’s largest king cake. Today, it is the world’s largest mac and cheese! It’s funny, in a cruel sort of way, what the universe sends one’s way when one is trying to reduce her body weight … Continue reading
Tuesday Recipe
I’ve noticed a trend in my little posts here. Tuesday is, for all intents and purposes, my Saturday. And, after a few days working in the bar, I want to stay in and cook healthy food. Also, Tuesday is usually … Continue reading
Tuesday Market
I was thinking it’s time for a little cleanse. I think between Labor Day and Halloween is a good time to ramp up on the fruit and vegetables and chill out on the red meat and cocktails. I think it’s … Continue reading
Poutine Poboy?
Today I am off to Montreal! Now, I already knew that Louisiana and Quebec were early French colonies, but I just learned that for almost two hundred years we were considered part of the same country, that of “New France” … Continue reading
