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 January 6, 2012   
 

Susan Ford

Welcome to Louisiana Kitchen

 

I went to lunch at Irish House on St. Charles Avenue Monday with a couple of girlfriends. We were moaning about getting back to a regular workout routine "now that the holidays are behind us" (ironically, over a roast beef po-boy, a hamburger, and a reuben) only to realize that, with the Saints in the playoffs and Mardi Gras upon us, there's still lots of opportunity for overindulgence. Plus, Jyl and I are headed to Chalmette tomorrow, and it's awfully hard to pass up a stop at iconic Rocky & Carlo's for a roast beef po'boy and some macaroni and cheese. "Ladies Invited."

 

So, while many of this week's recipes (linked below) are not likely to make a "diet" list, we'll try to hook you up with some healthier favorites later in the month.

 

Speaking of food, Rouses is our regional supermarket chain—they're the 9th largest independent family-owned chain in the country. They do a great job buying from local farmers and fishermen, and I am delighted to welcome them as a regular sponsor on this newsletter. Tip: get the rosemary sourdough loaf in their bakery, and use it to make grilled cheese sandwiches using an extra-sharp cheddar. Delicious!

 

And finally, yet more food. We are active members of the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, and our annual Summit is in Shreveport later this month. I'm looking foward to catching up with friends, and touring the Shreveport/Bossier area. Where should we eat while we're there? Email me some suggestions.

 

My best regards,



Susan Ford, President

Kitchen and Culture Co.

http://louisiana.kitchenandculture.com

susan@kitchenandculture.com  

jyl@kitchenandculture.com

 





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Condiment Queen

After two and a half weeks in Michigan my daughter Cecilia arrived home on Monday evening and announced to a craving for "real food" so we repaired to Cochon Butcher for lunch on Tuesday. We shared a little smoked duck and gruyere pizetta and Cecilia tore into a hot Cubano sandwich that was fantastically gooey and crisp all at once. I am a junkie for house-made potato chips as well as all manner of condiments so the act of munching a basket of chips drizzled with Butcher's Sweet Potato Habañero Sauce nearly threw me into orbit. I have a cast-iron stomach and a high tolerance for blazing hot flavors and nearby tourists stared with what may have been awe while Cecilia just seemed embarrassed or grossed out. Her being a week shy of 15, I can count on her to have one of these two reactions to pretty much everything I do so I am used to it.

Read the rest of Jyl's blog here, with several recipes perfect for tailgating and Mardi Gras gathering.


Rouses King Cakes


  Caribbean Grilled Shrimp "Pinchos"  
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Chef Tory McPhail heads up the kitchen at Commander's Palace. The waiting list for the exclusive chef's table in his kitchen is long, but well worth the time—he loves to put on a show. This recipe is no exception; the extra large shrimp are marinated in a citrus/chili/jerk concoction, threaded onto skewers, and grilled. Meanwhile, you marinate a pineapple in rum. Stick the skewered shrimp into the pineapple, place on a flame-proof pan, drizzle with some more rum, and ignite! Fire extinguisher optional. Good hot or cold, this is great for your tailgating buffet.

Grilled Shrimp "Pinchos" Recipe Here.

Watch video of this recipe here.


  "Les is More", and "Roll Tide"  



LSUalabama

Bartender extraordinaire Lu Brow at the Swizzle Stick Bar has taken intercollegiate rivalry to a new level with two specialty cocktails he has created for the 2012 BCS championship and LSU coach Les Miles. If you can't make it to the Swizzle Stick to try them, here are the recipes:

 LSU Fans: "Les is More"  and  Alabama Fans: "Roll Tide"


  Broiled Gulf Oysters  
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James Beard award winning cookbook author Martha Hall Foose makes a buttery sauce flavored with lemon, tarragon vinegar, mustard, celery seeds, and black pepper. Top each oyster with a bit of bacon, broil, and serve. Perfect half time nibble.

Tip: keep a sack full of oyster shells in the pantry and buy pre-shucked oysters. Throw the oyster shells in the dishwasher when you're done, and use them over and over.

Broiled Gulf Oysters here

Watch video of this recipe here.


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Published by Kitchen and Culture Co., Louisiana Kitchen magazine will launch in 2012. Our editorial mission is to provide a unique guide to authentic Louisiana cultural and culinary traditions—and of course, the recipes you'll need to create authentic Louisiana cuisine. Your friends and family will love you.



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