December 14, 2017 | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

December 14, 2017

I survived the bitter cold weather last weekend, and would love to know how many cubic feet of roux was prepared in the state. We got just a few flurries here in New Orleans, and a little sleet, but several inches fell in other parts of the state. My tropicals survived!

I'm putting the finishing touches on my January/February issue this week, and it's loaded with comfort food. We went all out and prepared Julia Child's classic Boeuf Bourguignon, using venison instead of beef, and a batch of sumptuous egg noodles my 2nd generation Italian husband declared as good as any his mother ever made.

We also learned to make five different kinds of gnocchi, all delicious, and there are several different sauces and toppings to go along with them. It's an all-around great issue. If you're not a subscriber, it's not too late to add yourself to the list; subscribe today and you'll see it shortly after the new year.

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See our calendar of events below for a great listing of holiday-themed events around the state over the next few weeks. There are too many Christmas parades to list; click here for a comprehensive list, and email Jim if we've left any out that you know about.

Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. Please remember that food banks struggle this time of year; pick up a few extra items of non-perishable food items and make a donation to your local food bank.

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Susan Ford, Publisher

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