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December 5, 2013
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It's the season for giving and, in addition to asking you to give gift subscriptions to the magazine, I'm going to ask you to give to the victims of the Super Typhoon that swept through the Philippines last month. Here in the Gulf Coast region we know all too well what it's like to have everything swept away. On December 16, some of Louisiana's finest chefs are coming together for NOLA Chef's Aid for the Philippines at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans (click here to reserve a room for the evening). Honorary co-chairs who will be at the VIP reception in advance of general admission include the venerable Leah Chase, New Orleans' Mayor Mitch Landrieu, and legendary Louisiana native James Carville. Co-chairs for the event include Ralph Brennan, Tenney Flynn, and Frank Brigtsen. Early bird tickets are on sale now at $100 for the VIP reception beginning at 5:30 (general admission is $50, doors open at6:30). Tickets are $125 and $75 at the door, so get your tickets today and save. There will be a silent auction that evening, with a wide vareity to bid on. NOTE: if you have something you'd like to donate to the auction, please use this link to email me details. The American Culinary Federation of New Orleans will donate all proceeds from the evening directly to charities in the Philippines working to help victims rebuild. If you cannot attend, please consider a $10 (or larger) donation. On Friday night, from 5 - 9, you're invited to Go Hog Wild at a cochon du lait in the courtyard at Café NOMA; Silence of the Hams team members Michael Brewer, Tory McPhail, Chris Montero, and Jared Ralls will demonstrate how to break down, prep, cook, and dress a pig, a necessary skill set for all of us!. Tickets are $35, benefits to Hogs for a Cause. Chef Duke LoCicero's annual fundraiser for his Foundation for Kids is that same evening, running from 7:00 - 12:00. Themed "A Christmas in Venice", your $120 tickets gets great food, grappa, martinis, plus 20 additional wines to choose from. Chef's foundation provides, among other things, toys for seriously ill, hospitalized children during the holidays. Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. Also, keep in mind that food banks struggle this time of year; consider making a donation if at all possible.
Susan Ford, President PS: If you have received your magazine subscription renewal notice, you will need to respond right away to guarantee uninterrupted service. Call us at 504.208.9959 or go on line to renew. |
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Grilled Shrimp and ProsciuttoThis recipe marinates jumbo shrimp in a lemon/garlic/rosemary/red pepper concoction, then has you wrap them in prosciutto and grill them off to perfection. If you're in a part of the country where grilling isn't feasible this time of year, run them under the broiler. The recipe is fast and easy and is great hot or at room temperature, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an appearance on a buffet at a holiday party. |
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Marinated Louisiana Crab ClawsI like crab any time, but it seems particularly festive around the holidays. This makes a perfect appetizer, will be popular on any holiday buffet table, and is made several hours to a full day in advance -- simply pull it out of the refrigerator and serve. |
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Cranberry MargaritaMake a pitcher full of festive holiday cheer. Or two! |
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