September 10, 2015 | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

September 10, 2015

Festival season is in full swing here in Louisiana; see our Calendar of Events below if you have any doubts. There's no excuse to be bored! I'm heading out to Eunice tomorrow morning for a photo shoot, then will spend the weekend in Breaux Bridge. I may check out St. John Restaurant's new location Friday night, and we're at Jois de Vivre for Dinner by Invitation Saturday night.

Sunday I will make my leisurely way to Opelous; I intend to explore , and have brunch somewhere along the way. Monday night you'll find me judging Soiree Royale, the Acadiana area Chef's Competition. Tuesday I'll make my way back to New Orleans.

Chef Alex Patout is back in New Orleans; he's co-owner and heading up the kitchen at New Orleans Creole Cookery in the heart of the French Quarter. Built in 1734, the building has been beautifully renovated, with a lively oyster bar on one side of the entrance, a romantic dining room, and, like many buildings in the area, a courtyard for dining al fresco. The menu is extensive, featuring distinctly different Creole and Cajun specialties, boiled seafood, etc.

We are deep into production on our holiday issue, and it is shaping up to be mammoth. Out of the kitchen so far this week, shrimp-stuffed mirliton, double-stuffed turkey breast, roast pork loin with figs and pineapple, and a chocolate pecan cobbler cake. Mmm hmm.

See our list of what's happening around Louisiana below and find something to do this weekend, even if it's just staying cool. Whatever you decide, enjoy the recipes this week, share them with family and friends, and, as always,let me know what's on your mind.

Susan Ford

Susan Ford, Publisher

Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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	Chicken Fricassee From LK&C reader Debbie Guidry Gauthier, this old fashioned smothered chicken with dumplins recipe is Cajun comfort food at its finest. Click to forward this email and recipes.

	Creole Stuffed Shrimp A Shreveport classic: jumbo shrimp are butterflied, stuffed with a savory crab concoction, dredged, then fried off to perfection. Click to fo rward this email and recipes.

	Crab Remoulade Salad As much as we may long for the cooler temperatures of fall, the reality is it's still hot as blazes here in Louisiana. This cool salad is perfect for lunch, or a nice cool dinner. Click to forward this email and recipes.