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My Wordless Wednesday :
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Wordless Wednesday
Bayou Teche : Port Barre,la “All the water that will ever be is, right now.” – National Geographic
Hurricane 🌀Laura
Us in Louisiana I am writing this early because I have no idea if I will have power or internet connection tomorrow. We are safe and staying safe.... Lisa Update : at 8 : 30 am All is well. Lots of wind and rain still but power still on. Everyone is safe. Will be doing [...]
At the Library
We are closed today with two hurricane foretasted this week . But I am on Facebook sharing from the Library collection: Today's Books : Weather https://youtu.be/kaOREqlepgM Hurricane facts : A hurricane is an intense tropical storm with powerful wind and heavy rain. Other names for a hurricane include cyclone, typhoon and tropical storm.While they are essentially the [...]
Grilled Louisiana Oyster’s
Today we celebrate National Oyster Day ! 1 dozen large freshly shucked Louisiana oysters on the half shell1 recipe of the Oyster Sauce, abovePecorino Romano cheese, grated (to finish)Minced Italian parsley, for garnishHot French breadLemon wedges Sauce : 1 stick unsalted butter, very soft1 pinch Kosher salt1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 Tbsp. minced garlic4 [...]
Catfish on the Grill
Welcome to my Food Blog : where today you will find yummy recipes .. Tomorrow is National Catfish Day ! So since I live in the Catfish Capital of Louisiana - my recipe : Lisa Blackening Catfish If you’ve never tried “blackening” fish, YOU MUST. Blackening essentially introduces worlds of spicy, smokey, cajun seasonings. I wouldn’t [...]
Friday Road trip * The story of Evangeline
Today's road trip is one filled with History and Mystery : As we discover more about Evangeline Longfellow's poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie (1847) tells the story of Evangeline Bellefontaine and Gabriel Lajeunesse, two young people separated at the time of the Acadian exile. As the British begin deporting Acadians from their ancestral homeland, the young lovers are torn [...]
Picnic and BBQ Eats * Corn Recipes
Today in My Kitchen : I am blogging about Corn . Fresh sweet corn from the field is here -so enjoy .....Lisa Corn Salad ( with Mayo) 2 16 oz can of whole corn (drained) 2 Large cucumbers (peeled and diced)3 C tomatoes (diced)1/4 C mustard1/2 C mayonnaise salt and pepper Combine in large bowl [...]
Saturday Brunch
Today we are having a Jazz Brunch featuring the sounds of New Orleans ! So enjoy : What is a jazz brunch?We don't have to explain the definition of brunch to you. And you probably feel safe guessing that a jazz brunch is simply the popular weekend meal accompanied by jazz music — and you're absolutely right Grams Perfect Poached Eggs [...]
Louisiana Shrimp and Grits
Happy Saturday ! I hope you had a great week : Today I am pairing two Louisiana classics for brunch : Music and Shrimp and Grits : https://youtu.be/vKH9JEdZREc Southern Shrimp and Grits : 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups 2% milk 1/3 cup butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits [...]
