May 29, 2014
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Congratulations to Chef Aaron Burgau of Patois in New Orleans; he won the Louisiana Seafood Cookoff this past weekend, and will represent the state in the Great American Seafood Cookoff the first weekend of August. I was on the panel of judges -- we were not allowed to collaborate on our scores, but compared notes after we turned them in and agreed that it was a very tight competition. In all, ten chefs from around the state competed; I don't think I was hungry again until Tuesday. Chef Chris Montero (Café B, Metairie) took second place, and Chef Chip Flanagan (Ralph's on the Park, New Orleans) placed third. I had the good intention of writing up a blog about our recent trip to Ville Platte and Chicot State Park two weekends ago, but have not had a moment to sit down and do it. I will this week, though, and will have pictures and video to share. I saw two of the chefs who were along on the trip a couple of days ago, and they both told me again what a great time they had. We all definitely made some new friends. We descended on Chef Scott Varnedoe at Restaurant IPO in Baton Rouge last week for an extensive photo shoot, and raided the nearby Visit Baton Rouge offices for models at the end of the day. It's funny how it's not at all difficult to get people to volunteer for a photo shoot that involves food... I told Scott I wanted a Mason jar full of pickled shrimp and vegetables that looked so good it would cool people down just looking at it for the cover of the next issue -- he delivered in a big way. It's a beautiful dish, and is so delicious we almost squabbled over how to divide up the leftovers after we were done with the shoot. And no, I'm not going to share the recipe here; it's exclusively for my print subscribers and newsstand customers. Y'all can expect to see it early July; my family can look forward to sampling at our upcoming family reunion. (And if you are a subscriber, and email me asking nicely, I might share it with you in advance. It's that kind of summer dish.) Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.
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May 27, 2014 to May 31, 2014New Orleans: Birdfoot FestivalMay 30, 2014 to Jun 1, 2014Houma: Stomp'n on da Bayou Music FestivalMay 30, 2014 to Jun 7, 2014Lake Charles: Louisiana Junior High & High School Finals RodeoMay 31, 2014Abbeville: Daylily Festival & Garden ShowPonchatoula: Ponchatoula Citywide Yard Sale
May 31, 2014 to Jun 1, 2014New Orleans: New Orleans Oyster FestivalJun 1, 2014Lafayette: Creole Culture DayNew Iberia: Iberia Parish 4-H Horse Show
Jun 3, 2014New Iberia: Summer Kick-Off CelebrationJun 5, 2014 to Jun 8, 2014Cypress Bend: Bassmaster Elite SeriesJun 6, 2014 to Jun 8, 2014Gheens: Bon Mange FestivalJun 6, 2014 to Jun 7, 2014Natchitoches: Cookin’ On The Cane BBQ Competition & FestivalJun 7, 2014Lake Charles: Spring Craft FairMyrtle Grove: LDWF Family Fish Festival
Jun 7, 2014 to Jun 8, 2014Larose: Cajun Heritage FestivalNew Orleans: French Market Creole Tomato Festival
St. James: Juneteenth Celebration
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