July 13, 2017 | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

July 13, 2017

One of the many side benefits of doing what I do for a living is that I get to meet people all over the state who want me to try or taste a little something that's dear to them. We ordered 5 pounds of cayenne peppers from Mr. Randal Rodriguez to make my friend Debbie's delicious chow chow with during my stay with her in Breaux Bridge last weekend. (Cajun chow chow is made with cayenne peppers ground with a few secret ingredients and pickled in vinegar.) Mr. Rodriguez wouldn't take payment, wanted me to taste his home-grown produce. I have never seen such big, beautiful cayennes! If you find yourself anywhere near the area, contact him for fresh produce- corn, peppers, okra, etc. You'll find more information on his Facebook page here.

Now I'm making plans for what to do with 12 half-pints of chow chow. It'll be ready to eat in a few more days, and a select few of my friends may get lucky. Meanwhile, I put some of the candied jalapeños lefet over from the July/August issue on my Creole tomato BLT last night... The old-timers say eating hot peppers in the summer helps keep you cool, something that is very welcome in south Louisiana in July. The hotter, the better, I say.

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

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Susan Ford

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