Monthly Archives: February 2010
Three Treasures Stir Fry
A couple of weeks ago I attended a workshop called ‘Aging with Grace’. Of course the name called to me since I am aging and I’d like to do so with grace. The workshop was held at the Immune Enhancement … Continue reading
What is Mardi Gras (or Superbowl this year) Without a King Cake
A King Cake is a New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition. Beginning at Twelfth Night (the Epiphany) and continuing on until Mardi Gras day, you find King Cakes everywhere in Louisiana. The tradition was said to have begun in pre-Christian days … Continue reading
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Tagged gambinos, haydels, king cake, mardi gras, New Orleans
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Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup
My go to comfort food in the winter is Mexican Chicken Soup. It comes in many different varieties. One of my favorite varieties is Tortilla Soup. I’ve been making variations of this soup since my restaurant days. I love the … Continue reading
Crab Stuffed Mirlitons
What is a mirliton you ask? A mirliton is a pear shaped vegetable that also goes by the name chayote or vegetable pear. It has a mild flavor and we cajuns love to stuff the mirliton with all kinds of … Continue reading
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Tagged bywater, chayote, crab, mirliton, mirliton festival, whole foods
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Farm to Table Series: Farmers Market Chili
This chili is one of the best chilis I’ve ever made … ever! It’s a perfect example of going to the Farmers Market, talking to the farmers and getting inspired to create something you’ve never thought of before. Tierra Vegetables … Continue reading
