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April 14, 2012
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Welcome to Louisiana Kitchen
Copies of the premiere issue of Louisiana Kitchen started hitting desks across the state this week, causing a few sleepless nights for Jyl and me. The whole "unveiling your masterpiece" experience is nerve-wracking—what if people don't like it? So far, we're getting rave reviews, though, but the real test comes next week when it starts to hit subscriber mail boxes. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think.
Next week is a busy week. We've got business in Baton Rouge on Monday in the daytime, and a reception celebrating Great Chefs of Louisiana Monday night in New Orleans. Tickets are on sale here. Tuesday is the kick-off for NOLA Navy week, complete with a fireworks show on the river. This is the first of three year's worth of events around the world commemorating the centennial of the War of 1812, and the river will be packed with Tall Ships and navy vessels. The schedule of events is here. StarChefs.com, "The magazine for culinary insiders", turned its eye to New Orleans this year for its Rising Stars series, and they'll host a gala Thursday night along with the awards ceremony. Tickets are on sale here.
My friend John Barranco is on the tournament committee for the Zurich Classic, Louisiana's signature PGA Tour golf tournament. He is involved in ticket sales this year, and this tournament is indeed a culinary destination. Some of the state's best restaurants have their cuisine available in various spots around the course. There is a wide range of ticket options; email John directly, or click through here for more details.
If you missed my note earlier this week, we've posted a gallery of some of the pages of Louisiana Kitchen on our website, and the feedback we're getting from readers is exciting. Many, many thanks to those of you who have subscribed. If you've not signed up yet, subscription information is here. We will mail another round to late-signing subscribers next week.
Many thanks also to Louisiana Kitchen contributor Poppy Tooker for the great plug she gave us on Steppin' Out last night on WYES.
Enjoy, and let us know what's on your mind.
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| Shrimp, Pea, and Rice Stew |
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From Chef Andrea Reusing's 2011 cookbook Cooking in the Moment, this recipe tastes like spring. You marinate the shrimp in Asian fish sauce, shallots, pepper, and sugar for an hour. Grind jasmine rice (we use Jazzmen) grains down to 1/3 of their original size, and cook the rice and shrimp together. The rice soaks up all that great shrimp flavor. Add the peas right at the end, and top with cilantro and scallions. |
| Shrimp & Crawfish Corn Dogs |
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This recipe is from the Southwest corner of the state, and is excerpted from The Flavor of L'Auberge. Shrimp are pureed with an egg and some seasonings to form a paste that is then used to hold together crawfish tails, corn, and green onions. The mixture is formed into logs and skewered onto popsicle sticks or wooden skewers. Chill for several hours, dip in a beer batter, and deep fry. Serve with a spicy mustard sauce, or remoulade!
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| Classic New Orleans Remoulade |
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From Chef Susan Spicer's Crescent City Cooking cookbook. Chef Susan Spicer says the word remoulade has a completely different meaning in France, where it refers to a slaw made of celery root that's dressed with a creamy white mustard-mayo dressing. Ours is red, seasoned with paprika and cayenne. It will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, and you can use it to dress green salads, toss with shrimp, add to potato salad, use as a dip for fried oysters or catfish, add to acrudite plate, eat with a spoon... |
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| Calendar of Events |
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Published by Our Kitchen and Culture, LLC, Louisiana Kitchen magazine will launch in March 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 in your own home. Your friends and family will love you.  |
Apr 16, 2012 New Orleans: Best Chefs of Louisiana 2012
Apr 16, 2012 to Apr 17, 2012 Lake Charles: Townssquare Media Cooking Show
Apr 17, 2012 to Apr 23, 2012 New Orleans: NOLA Navy Week - War of 1812 Bicentennial
Apr 19, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012 Washington: 13th Annual Washington Catfish Festival
Apr 20, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012 Franklin: Third Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show; Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival Lockport: Lockport Food Festival Presents: "La Fete Du Monde" Tickfaw: The Italian Festival Washington: 14th Annual Washington Catfish Festival Westlake: Westlake Family Fun and Food Festival
Apr 21, 2012 Gonzales: Art Gumbo Market New Iberia: Bayou Bash
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