I can't remember exactly where the conversation began, or why we suddenly started talking about New Orleans, but for about 5 minutes last Friday Night I waxed poetic about the Crescent City. My interest has been explored before , but apparently my chatter seemed especially interesting that night. I suppose I could have been because my friend Hal had never been, and I took umbrage. ...
I just watched Emeril make shrimp etouffee in about 10 minutes. I’m sure some of that time was saved thanks to the precut vegetables, pre-made stock, and carefully placed commercial breaks. But it was still a little disconcerting to see him whip up a slow moving dish with such manic energy. He made it look quick and easy, which can't be said about this one. Not only does this version...
I have been meaning to get around to this earlier: I really like the food blog New Orleans Cuisine . I have no real connection to New Orleans outside of a dead great aunt and gorgeous visit a month before that storm came when my girlfriend and I flirted with the idea of staying. But that's really it. I listen to Louis Armstrong occasionally. I've heard of Juvenile. But I do lov...