Wait! What? Is it really a new post? Well, of sorts. Just a new post of a much-enjoyed recipe! I did not bake dressing this past Thanksgiving, as we attended the gathering at my older sister’s house, where she cooked almost the entire meal. I hope I can still do that (or even want to,…
Save that Thanksgiving Day turkey carcass and freeze it for Turkey Gumbo at Christmas, or make the gumbo right after Thanksgiving and freeze it for cold winter days. Be sure you have an entire day to devote to this, because making your own turkey stock from the carcass takes lots of time and love! Hopefully…
Where else in the United States of America, or the world for that matter, does Santa arrive on a shrimp boat? Well, for sure he does on some of the bayous in south Louisiana. As I watched the Christmas boat parade back in 2009, I was once again reminded how unique the culture and way…
And all through my house . . . Nah, I’m not going to do that to you, but I am off and running this warm, balmy day after Christmas down here on the bayou. We didn’t decorate this year, so I leave all the tree un-trimming to all you festive folks who kept the traditions of…