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Thursday, May 31, 2012
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Welcome to Louisiana Kitchen Summer heat arrived with a vengeance earlier this week, with temperatures in the high 90s. The humidity hasn't descended yet, but I suspect it will be here sooner rather than later. The heat does make for tasty tomatoes, thriving okra, and sweet watermelon, and I much prefer hot weather to cold, so no complaints (yet).
Jyl and I would like to extend sincere congratulations to our friends chefs Keith and Nealy Frentz of Lola in Covington—Keith was crowned King of Louisiana Seafood this past weekend at the culmination of the Louisiana Seafood Cookoff. Jyl provides in-depth coverage of the event here. Chef Kevin Templet of Fremin's in Thibodaux placed second, and Chef Drew Dzejak of the Grill Room at Windsor Court in New Orleans placed third.
Our friend Chef Cory Bahr, the outgoing King of Louisiana Seafood, competes in the June 5 episode of Chopped on the Food Network. Tune in to cheer him on—the show airs at 10:00 ET, 9:00 Central.
Jyl is headed to New York this weekend, where her daughter will be honored at Carnegie Hall for an American Voice award for Poetry. Congratulations, Cecilia! We're all really proud of you. Chef John Folse kindly made a few phone calls and has them lined up for some memorable dining, and I'm sure Jyl will have some stories to tell on her return.
Tonight, Royal House Oyster Bar is throwing a Shell-abration of all things oyster with complimentary oysters, hors d'oeuvres, and Grey Goose cosmos. Several local artists will showcase their art, and a portion of the proceeds go to benefit America's Wetland Foundation.
And finally, the grand opening of the long-anticipated Restaurant R'evolution! I've been invited to a private open house Friday night, and the doors open to the general public next week. I suggest a reservation.
There's lots going on around the entire state. View the calendar of events below, and keep in mind that if you have an account with mylouisianakitchen.com, you can easily add your own community events to the calendar.
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| Anson Mills' Pickled Shrimp |
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My mother and grandmother used to grow and dry corn, and take it to the grist mill for grinding. It made the best grits and the best cornbread—Anson Mills has revived the tradition and we love their products. I found this recipe for pickled shrimp on their website earlier this month, and it's a winner. Perfect for a summer dinner for two, as a salad topping for four, or as part of an hors d'oeuvre spread for a cocktail party, or double the recipe for a crowd. They'll keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. They do need to sit for 24 hours prior to serving, so plan accordingly. |
| Classic Lemon Caper Butter Sauce |
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This is an incredibly versatile sauce that will dress up a variety of dishes. It holds in the refrigerator for a week or so; use it on baked, bronzed, or grilled fish, chicken, or veal. Toss it with hot pasta as a side dish, or top with a protein for an entrée. Saute shrimp in the sauce, or use it as a dipping sauce for succulent boiled shrimp. It also dresses up steamed or grilled vegetables. For a milder sauce, substitute shallots for the garlic, or leave the allium family out altogether. Experiment, and I'm sure you'll come up with more than one family favorite. |
| Pink Paramour |
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You need a really ripe watermelon for this recipe. Half a large watermelon yields about 2 quarts of juice—if your cocktail party isn't extensive enough to use it all, use the leftover juice to make a sorbet, or freeze it in cubes and use it in iced tea and lemonade. For a non-alcoholic drink, mix equal parts watermelon juice with still or sparkling water, lemon/lime soda, or ginger ale and serve over ice. No matter what you do, it's a pretty drink that tastes like summer. |
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Recent Blog Posts:Chefs Keith and Nealy Frentz Win the Lousiana Seafood Cookoff Extras from the May/June Edition of Louisiana Kitchen
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Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012Gheens: Gheen's Bon Mange' Festival Gonzales: Nubian Kruzers Motorcycle Club Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 9, 2012Lake Charles: Louisiana High School Rodeo Finals Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 2, 2012Natchitoches: Cookin' on the Cane BBQ Festival Opelousas: The 8th Annual Spice & Music Festival Jun 2, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012New Orleans: New Orleans Oyster Festival Jun 2, 2012New Orleans: WYES International Beer Tasting Ponchatoula: Citywide Yard Sale! Jun 4, 2012New Orleans: New Orleans Oyster Eating Contest Jun 7, 2012 to Jun 10, 2012Cypress Bend: 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series Jun 8, 2012 to Jun 10, 2012Baton Rouge: Uplifting the Coast Festival Bunkie: Louisiana Corn Festival New Orleans: Creole Tomato Festival New Orleans: Vieux To Do |
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