October 26, 2017 | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

October 26, 2017

Bakers will laugh, but I finally made a decent loaf of bread earlier this week. I make great cornbread, great buttermilk biscuits, great cookies when I'm in the mood, but I've never learned to work with yeast. I've tried, and generally failed, but last week my friend Zoe posted pictures and a link to James Beard's Buttermilk Bread and swore it is the easiest bread ever.

I had some buttermilk in the refrigerator that needed using, so I gave it a try. I have a KitchenAid stand mixer that did most of the work, but I did my fair share of kneading. I set out some good-quality Amish butter to soften while it baked, and friends stopped by with a good selection of cheeses. We feasted. The next morning, it was just as good, toasted with butter and local honey. I might be in trouble. What should I try next? Who's got a challenge for me?

Tonight, I'm looking forward to Nola.com's Cold Brew Mix-Off starting at 4:00 tomorrow afternoon in the courtyard at Brennan's, and Sunday I'm heading across the lake for the Supper under the Stars in Covington.

We are gearing up for the Louisiana Seafood Festival this weekend; I've been involved in that one since the inaugural festival back in 2007. As you may recall, we always sponsor the cooking demonstration stage at the Festival; it has moved to the beautiful Woldenberg Park along the banks of the Mississippi in the historic French Quarter here in New Orleans. Festivities kick off at 11:00 AM tomorrow.

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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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