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The Louisiana Seafood Bible – Oysters

I’m proud to say that my photo made it on the cover of the new book The Louisiana Seafood Bible: Oysters ! I’m thrilled to be associated with such an informative book, the kind of cookbook I like, not just … Continue reading

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Crawfish Boil Recipe

From Crawfish Boil Any spring social event in Louisiana is most definitely going to be centered around a Crawfish Boil. This is a time to relax with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy the bounty of the season, … Continue reading

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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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Shrimp and Eggplant Dressing Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Shrimp and Eggplant are a perfect flavor match in this traditional Creole Italian dish, neither trying to overpower the other, just existing in perfect harmony, kind of like Oysters and artichokes, and Okra and Tomatoes. Besides the … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding Recipe

If you’re ever in the neighborhood of Commander’s Palace in the Garden District, you can almost follow your nose to the front door by the aroma of bread pudding which wafts across the neighborhood. I always picture a looney tunes … Continue reading

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Natchitoches Meat Pies Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Images – (reedited) These tasty turnovers, along with the Festival of Lights, are native to Natchitoches (pronounced NACK-uh-dish), Louisiana and are traditionally served on Christmas Eve. They’re usually made bigger, more of a hand pie, but I … Continue reading

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Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux by Marcelle Bienvenu

I’m a collector of Creole & Cajun cookbooks, and I’ve been looking for a resonably priced copy of Marcelle Bienvenu’s Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? for sometime. There are some used copies out … Continue reading

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Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Yesterday was bitter cold here in the Detroit area, perfect Gumbo weather, so I whipped up a small batch to warm our souls. When it comes to chicken for soups, I’m a leg & thigh man. For … Continue reading

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