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Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Welcome to Louisiana Kitchen Memorial Day here in the U.S. was created after the Civil War to remember the Union soldiers killed in the war. In the South it was known as Decoration Day, and it was celebrated on different dates in different regions. Today, it always falls on the last Monday in May, and is meant to remember and honor all who died while serving in the US Armed Services. While we all enjoy a long weekend, let's not forget the original sentiment behind the weekend.
As a kid, it marked the beginning of summer. School was almost always done for the year, it was hot enough to go swimming, fresh produce was coming in, and, with any luck, a trip was planned to visit my beloved grandmother and cousins. To this day I look forward to the weekend, even though my adult sensibilities know that the freedom I had as a child won't return.
That said, we will certainly put something on the grill this weekend, and you'll find my new favorite barbecue sauce recipe for pulled pork and baby back ribs below. There are many events, fairs, etc. taking place around the region this weekend; see our calendar below and on our website to peruse your various options for entertainment.
You'll find us at the Grand Tastings during the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Friday night and Saturday afternoon. We have a tabletop and will have magazines with us; stop by and say hello if you're there. This is the 20th anniversary of the event, and festivities started earlier this week. The Louisiana Seafood Cookoff determining the King of Louisiana Seafood is Saturday, May 26, during the final day of NOWFE; ten incredibly talented Louisiana chefs will compete. We wish you all good luck.
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| Oven-Braised Pulled Pork with House-Made Barbecue Sauce |
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LaKitch Culinary Media/Photography Director David Gallent developed this barbecue sauce recipe for the grilling feature in our July/August issue for baby back ribs. I prepared everything for the shoot, and loved the sauce so much I used it for my go-to oven-braised solution for Boston butt pulled pork when I don't have time to fool around with it on the grill—delicious. You spend an hour or so up front, throw it in the oven and forget about it for 6 (or 7 or 8) hours, spend another 30 minutes, and it's a feast. |
| Sweet and Sour Cole Slaw |
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I love creamy cole slaw as much as the next person, but when I'm grilling or braising in big batches with bold flavors, I love this version. It's one of those weekend preparations—it needs to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours for flavors to fully develop. It uses red and green cabbage; the red cabbage is going to color the whole dish. I suppose you could cut back on the red cabbage, sub out green, and throw the red in at the last minute for a prettier dish... I like heat, so use your own judgement on how many, if any, hot peppers to include. |
| Gin Rickey |
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My friend Debbie in Seattle drinks a Gin Rickey when she's not straying from her low carb diet. This recipe is from Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan's book "In the Land of Cocktails: Recipes and Adventures From the Cocktail Chicks" and it really couldn't be simpler to make. Gin, lime juice, lime wedges, sparkling water. If you're a fan of cocktails, check out the book. It's full of fun stories, illustrations, and cocktail recipes. |
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May 22, 2012 to May 26, 2012New Orleans: New Orleans Wine & Food Experience May 22, 2012 to May 26, 2012 New Orleans: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience May 24, 2012 to May 27, 2012Gonzales: Jambalaya Festival Shreveport: 29th Annual Mudbug Madness Festival May 24, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012Lafayette: 24th Annual Cajun Heartland State Fair May 25, 2012 to May 27, 2012Grand Isle: Speckled Trout Fishing Rodeo - Grand Isle May 25, 2012 to May 26, 2012Sulphur: SULPHUR HERITAGE DAYS May 26, 2012Lake Charles: The Taste of Louisiana Festival New Iberia: Splash Bash New Orleans: Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off May 27, 2012Opelousas: 26th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza May 27, 2012 to May 28, 2012West Monroe: Louisiana Southern Fried Festival Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 3, 2012Gheens: Gheen's Bon Mange' Festival Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 9, 2012 Lake 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 |
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