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Live Louisiana Crawfish from Cajun Grocer

Back when I did my review of Cajun Grocer’s Turducken in November, Charlie asked me if I would like to do a review of their Live Louisiana Crawfish when the season came around. Hmm…live Louisiana crawfish, for free? Let me … Continue reading

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Parasol’s Restaurant and Bar

From Parasol's Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! The annual block party begins at Parasol’s on Constance & Third in the Irish Channel at 11:00 a.m.!! I wish I could be there. Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar 2533 Constance Street New Orleans, LA … Continue reading

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Cochon Butcher

From Cochon Butcher Cochon Butcher 930 Tchoupitoulas New Orleans LA 70130 504-588-PORK Upon entering Cochon Butcher, which is right around the corner from Cochon Restaurant and in the same building on Tchoupitoulis and Andrew Higgins, the first thing that I … Continue reading

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Casamento’s Restaurant

From New Orleans Restaurants Casamento’s Restaurant 4330 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 504-895-9761 Well, I finally made it to Casamento’s. After several attempts over the last few years, for one reason or another, every time I’ve showed up to … Continue reading

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Chicken Fricassee Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Well, Carnival is in full swing in New Orleans and I am in Detroit. Instead of beads, doubloons, or other trinkets, the Krewe of Mother Nature just threw us another helping of snow, and I have to … Continue reading

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Oma’s Beef Croquettes

For some time now I’ve been making my Oma’s Beef Croquettes for an appetizer on Christmas Day. They’re a bit of a process to make, but they’re well worth it, and it is a cathartic process for me. I don’t … Continue reading

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Praline Sweet Potato Recipe

This is my play on Candied Yams for the rapidly approaching Thanksgiving Holiday. It’s kind of like Candied Yams on PCP, and could easily play as a side dish or a dessert on the holiday table. I gave this one … Continue reading

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