As I promised in my previous post I am continuing my story about the Tortoise and the Hare inspired more by our evening walk and sightings of both rabbits and a turtle in our neighborhood than the famous fable attributable to Aesop. Our sightings of both have inspired me to pull out a few recipes […]
Entries Tagged as 'Creole'
Turtle Soup
July 17th, 2008 · Comments Off on Turtle Soup
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Recipes · Soups
Red Beans and Rice…Very Nice!
July 9th, 2008 · 11 Comments
Red beans and rice is one of the most popular dishes served in New Orleans on Monday’s, but is a real treat any day of the week!
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Entrees · Recipes
Memories of Shrimp and Road Trips Too!
July 1st, 2008 · 16 Comments
Before the Interstate was completed in Louisiana we used to travel from New Orleans through Baton Rouge by way of Airline Highway, also known as Highway 61. Heading along the route northwest and about 30 miles outside of New Orleans is La Place, where the old Airline Motors Restaurant (221 E Airline Hwy, La Place, LA […]
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Recipes · Seafood · Traditions
Gumbo
June 30th, 2008 · 9 Comments
There must be about as many variations as there are the folks who make their own gumbo. I made a gumbo on Sunday afternoon and as usual it was a little different this time around. Some of the various gumbos out there include Filé Gumbo, Okra Gumbo, Seafood Gumbo, Gumbo Z’Herbes, Chicken Gumbo, Duck Gumbo, […]
