September 6, 2018 | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

September 6, 2018

Gordon missed us, thankfully enough; my thoughts are with those of you who weren't so lucky. Hopefully recovery will be easy, and power restored quickly.

On Monday, I'm heading over to Opelousas to judge the annual Soirée Royale competition, which showcases the work of some of the finest chefs of the region. I've had the pleasure of serving as judge more years than not over the past decade, and always look forward to the event.

I usually discover a few chefs to showcase in the magazine. I'll swing through Lafayette, and spend the night with my friend Debbie in Breaux Bridge; with any luck I'll have time to stop in and see Chef Bonnie Breaux at her new restaurant, Café Sydnie Mae.

When I return, I plunge headlong into production on the 2018 Holiday Food Guide, one of my favorite issues of the year. The recipe lineup is delicious, can't wait to start sampling. If you've got something in mind you'd like to see in the issue, now's the time to speak up!

Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.

Best regards,

Susan Ford, Publisher

Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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