February 18, 2012
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Welcome to Louisiana Kitchen
I am in Atlanta this weekend to visit my mother-in-law—we're celebrating her 90th birthday. Family has gathered from upstate New York, northern and southern California, Chapel Hill, NC, and of course New Orleans. Rose doesn't spend time in the kitchen any more, but back in the day she was a great Italian cook. I am lucky in that she took the time several years ago to write down my husband's favorite recipes and pass them on to me. I'm missing Mardi Gras, but it will roll around again next year. I'm happy to be here, and I brought king cake, so I'm a hero.
If you are in a Mardi Gras zone this weekend, browse Jyl's blog for some culinary ideas. She lives on the uptown New Orleans parade route and is the consummate hostess.
If you're visiting a city rife with Mardi Gras parades and aren't familiar with how things work, check in with the area's local convention and visitor's bureau. It is likely to have parade schedules, public transportation schedules, and other information on local traditions and customs. For instance, in New Orleans, many street cars are not in operation when parades are rolling, and the bus system follows an altered route. The city's Regional Transit Authority may have schedules as well. Most don't allow you to consume food or drink on board, so empty your go-cups. Check for road closures as well—I got trapped on the wrong side of a parade several times before I learned the ropes.
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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Life on a Parade Route Three years ago the Uptown parade route expanded and some of the bigger parades now roll from the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Magazine Street. This means that three years ago in a stroke of the greatest fortune ever I found myself suddenly living 400 feet off of a parade route. My best friend Cyndi Collier lives two blocks from me on Jefferson Avenue and we have developed this pretty perfect system whereby she throws out a spread of food and booze for before the parades and everyone gathers over there then we all head to my house for the post-parade party. Read the rest of Jyl's blog here, along with her go-to parade fare. |
Muffuletta Sandwich |
The muffuletta sandwich is Italian, and was invented in New Orleans in the early 1900s. Traditionally served on a large round loaf of Italian bread, feel free to substitute French bread or focaccia, or turn this into hors d'oeurves by parceling everything out on little slider buns. The key is the olive salad. The Rouses brand and the Boscoli brand are both good; if you can't find them in your area, a quick Google search turns up plenty of recipes. |
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