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Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse – LaPlace, Louisiana

From Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse – Laplace, Louisiana From Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse – Laplace, Louisiana Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse and Restaurant 769 West 5th St. Laplace, LA 985-652-9990

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Cochon Restaurant Revisited

From Cochon Restaurant – New Orleans, LA. On my last visit to New Orleans I stopped into Cochon Restaurant, which I had visited a few trips prior and absolutely loved, especially since back then, I was invited back into the … Continue reading

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Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana

From Cochon Butcher My copy of Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana arrived last Thursday, and I was like a kid opening his first gift on Christmas morning, shuffling for something to open the box with, flinging … Continue reading

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Jacob’s Andouille

From Jacob's Andouille On my last day in Louisiana last month I decided to drive out to Laplace before going to the airport, to visit the self proclaimed “Andouille Capital of the World.” I originally meant to go to all … 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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Cochon

From Nola Cuisine **UPDATE Here is my post on Donald Link’s newest venture Cochon Butcher in the same building as Cochon, right around the corner! Also, Chef Donald Link’s cookbook comes out April 21, 2009, can’t wait! It’s called Real … Continue reading

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Crescent City Farmers Market

On our most recent trip to New Orleans in February, I stopped by the uptown Crescent City Farmer’s Market on a Tuesday morning. It felt wonderful to casually stroll the market with just a light jacket, basking in the sunlight, … Continue reading

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Andouille Smoked Sausage

Well it’s Fall again, and in my house that means it’s time to fire up the smoker and start bulking up the freezer with Andouille, Tasso, and other seasoning meats for Gumbo, soup and stew season. I love the smell … Continue reading

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Andouille Sausage

This is my latest batch of Andouille, I’m very happy with it. I used my recipe for Andouille but I changed my smoking technique a bit. I recently bought a Bradley Smoker, which now gives me the option of cold … Continue reading

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Homemade Tasso Recipe

Tasso (TAH-so) is a smoked seasoning meat used to flavor dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Red Beans & Rice. Tasso used to be made from the trim after an Acadian Hog Boucherie, thin strips, heavily seasoned, dried, then smoked for … Continue reading

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