Saturday, January 01, 2011
No Resolutions
Pistolette blogs about the absurdity of New Years Resolutions in New Orleans hereNo Resolutions
Friday, December 31, 2010
Janitas - A GOOD Lunch Spot
Hubby and I went to the aquarium today and after seeing all those fish, I was hungry for fish!! So we headed over to Janita's at the Rendon Inn on Eve Street.
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Their menu will make your mouth water just reading it!
These two are amazing chefs!!
After reading over the menu and talking to the fantastic bartender, we decided on our meal: Billy would have the Swamp Rueben and I wanted the Brown Redfish and Chips. Lemme tell ya, we were NOT disappointed!
Billy's sandwich was delicious. He got a cup of Kimmie's veggie soup to go with it and I have to tell you - a food lover and cook - it was GOOOD!
My redfish and chips was deluxe!
They're also a great late nite place, folks, so there's no reason to not check it out.
Their address is on Eve Street in NOLA
Click on pictures for larger versions
Their menu will make your mouth water just reading it!
These two are amazing chefs!!
After reading over the menu and talking to the fantastic bartender, we decided on our meal: Billy would have the Swamp Rueben and I wanted the Brown Redfish and Chips. Lemme tell ya, we were NOT disappointed!
Billy's sandwich was delicious. He got a cup of Kimmie's veggie soup to go with it and I have to tell you - a food lover and cook - it was GOOOD!
My redfish and chips was deluxe!
They're also a great late nite place, folks, so there's no reason to not check it out.
Their address is on Eve Street in NOLA
Just a few pix
I didn't have too much to do on Thursday, so I took a little road trip on my favorite backwoods road - Highway 90 - in the far eastern part of St. Tammany Parish
I found a few things I'd never seen before and decided to use my beautiful new D90 Nikon that my hubby got me for Christmas to document them.
These stairs belong to a church that obviously was hit hard by Katrina. But it looks as if the congregation is trying to save the church
The church is located on Indian Village Road in East Slidell, which is very near Lake Borgne.
Katrina's tidal surge from Lake Borgne reached miles into eastern St. Tammany Parish
taking HUGE boats, homes, trees and other things and pushing them miles inland.
Here's the homemade sign for the Church
Here is a side view (which made me think they're still trying to save it, bless their hearts)
Faith is a powerful thing.
I found a few things I'd never seen before and decided to use my beautiful new D90 Nikon that my hubby got me for Christmas to document them.
These stairs belong to a church that obviously was hit hard by Katrina. But it looks as if the congregation is trying to save the church
The church is located on Indian Village Road in East Slidell, which is very near Lake Borgne.
Katrina's tidal surge from Lake Borgne reached miles into eastern St. Tammany Parish
taking HUGE boats, homes, trees and other things and pushing them miles inland.
Here's the homemade sign for the Church
Here is a side view (which made me think they're still trying to save it, bless their hearts)
Faith is a powerful thing.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Library Chronicles' Brother??
AAAText SizeDoggone, What A RidePOSTED: 4:40 pm CST December 29, 2010
UPDATED: 5:08 pm CST December 29, 2010
MINDEN -- A Minden man left his van running with his dog inside -- and when the dog hopped behind the wheel, things literally went downhill on a wild trip from the grocery store to the bank.
It happened Tuesday on Minden's busiest street after the dog either knocked the sport utility vehicle into gear or it wasn't properly put into park.
The van -- with the dog, Honeybun, in the front seat -- went across the parking lot of Brookshire's supermarket, crossed Homer Road and crashed into a support column at Regions bank across the street.
It was about 7 p.m. and the street was heavy with traffic but no one collided with the runaway van.
Honeybun made it through the wreck no worse for the wear. Police said they found her in the back seat of the van.
Minden police said Alexander Bostick left his vehicle running while he went inside Brookshire's to pick up some items. His dog and van were across the street when he came outside.
"He came running across the street, wanting to know what we we were doing with his van," witness Rob Balentine said. "I showed him, 'Your dog drove across the street, man.'"
The first police officer on the scene, Bo Turner, happens to be Minden's K-9 officer and his partner was riding shotgun with him.
"Coincidence, it had to be a dog call," Turner quipped.
The dog's owner declined comment on the incident. He didn't get a ticket.
UPDATED: 5:08 pm CST December 29, 2010
MINDEN -- A Minden man left his van running with his dog inside -- and when the dog hopped behind the wheel, things literally went downhill on a wild trip from the grocery store to the bank.
It happened Tuesday on Minden's busiest street after the dog either knocked the sport utility vehicle into gear or it wasn't properly put into park.
The van -- with the dog, Honeybun, in the front seat -- went across the parking lot of Brookshire's supermarket, crossed Homer Road and crashed into a support column at Regions bank across the street.
It was about 7 p.m. and the street was heavy with traffic but no one collided with the runaway van.
Honeybun made it through the wreck no worse for the wear. Police said they found her in the back seat of the van.
Minden police said Alexander Bostick left his vehicle running while he went inside Brookshire's to pick up some items. His dog and van were across the street when he came outside.
"He came running across the street, wanting to know what we we were doing with his van," witness Rob Balentine said. "I showed him, 'Your dog drove across the street, man.'"
The first police officer on the scene, Bo Turner, happens to be Minden's K-9 officer and his partner was riding shotgun with him.
"Coincidence, it had to be a dog call," Turner quipped.
The dog's owner declined comment on the incident. He didn't get a ticket.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Musicians who passed in 2010
From NPR "In Memoriam: Musicians We Lost In 2010"
NPR Music remembers the singers, instrumentalists, songwriters and producers who died in 2010. Explore the musical legacies they leave behind.
It's a great site with plenty of interactive built in.
NPR Music remembers the singers, instrumentalists, songwriters and producers who died in 2010. Explore the musical legacies they leave behind.
It's a great site with plenty of interactive built in.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Vick - Again
The more I read/see the more I think Michael Vick should be put away from society.
the image on the left is a typical pitt bull that was used for fighting to give thrill to the asshole on the right.
The asshole on the right now has the ability to make millions of dollars after a paltry two years in prison - probably torturing creatures smaller than himself.
Hey, you big empty minded football fans: IT'S IMPORTANT THAT YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER IS NOT EVIL LIKE MICHAEL VICK. Read here what your "hero" is capable of.
I can't believe he's a father.
Just my opinion - that's all.
the image on the left is a typical pitt bull that was used for fighting to give thrill to the asshole on the right.
The asshole on the right now has the ability to make millions of dollars after a paltry two years in prison - probably torturing creatures smaller than himself.
Hey, you big empty minded football fans: IT'S IMPORTANT THAT YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER IS NOT EVIL LIKE MICHAEL VICK. Read here what your "hero" is capable of.
I can't believe he's a father.
Just my opinion - that's all.
A beautiful Christmas Tradition
here's a link to an article about the Southeast Louisiana tradition of Christmas bonfires.
Here is the text for the above video
GRAMERCY, La. – Just after nightfall it happens. Dozens of bonfires all along the Mississippi River light the way for Papa Noel and light up the faces of all who watch.
It’s a centuries-old tradition that’s been passed on for generations.
“Since I was a kid my father started building one with me, and now I’m building one with my kids,” said bonfire builder Paul Zeringue, Jr.
And people from around the country come to watch.
“I love Texas to death, but half the things here it’s just like so much more, you know, traditional, and family and friends, and it kind of brings tears to your eyes sometimes,” said Sandra Thurman.
It’s a tradition that brings friends and family together along the river and that many say captures the generous spirit of Louisiana, with house parties where strangers are welcome like family.
“Being able to come down here and go into any one of these houses, and you can go in. You can go in and go get something to eat right now or something to drink, whatever you need, use the bathroom – anything,” Zeringue said.
For Miranda and her sister the bonfires have special meaning this year: it’s their first Christmas Eve back since Hurricane Katrina.
“We just feel like we’re at home whenever we see the bonfires,” Miranda Theisges said. These masterpieces take days to build but burn in a matter of hours.
“Tomorrow morning there’s going to be a pile of ash still burning,” said bonfire builder Darnell Jackson.
But those who come to witness the flames pierce the night sky say it’s worth it.
“You don’t mess with a good thing,” said bonfire builder Frank Ester. “It’s a good thing they do here. I love it.”
Here is the text for the above video
GRAMERCY, La. – Just after nightfall it happens. Dozens of bonfires all along the Mississippi River light the way for Papa Noel and light up the faces of all who watch.
It’s a centuries-old tradition that’s been passed on for generations.
“Since I was a kid my father started building one with me, and now I’m building one with my kids,” said bonfire builder Paul Zeringue, Jr.
And people from around the country come to watch.
“I love Texas to death, but half the things here it’s just like so much more, you know, traditional, and family and friends, and it kind of brings tears to your eyes sometimes,” said Sandra Thurman.
It’s a tradition that brings friends and family together along the river and that many say captures the generous spirit of Louisiana, with house parties where strangers are welcome like family.
“Being able to come down here and go into any one of these houses, and you can go in. You can go in and go get something to eat right now or something to drink, whatever you need, use the bathroom – anything,” Zeringue said.
For Miranda and her sister the bonfires have special meaning this year: it’s their first Christmas Eve back since Hurricane Katrina.
“We just feel like we’re at home whenever we see the bonfires,” Miranda Theisges said. These masterpieces take days to build but burn in a matter of hours.
“Tomorrow morning there’s going to be a pile of ash still burning,” said bonfire builder Darnell Jackson.
But those who come to witness the flames pierce the night sky say it’s worth it.
“You don’t mess with a good thing,” said bonfire builder Frank Ester. “It’s a good thing they do here. I love it.”
Friday, December 24, 2010
2010 Top Ten Buzzwords
from Time dot com, the Top Ten "Buzzwords" of the year 2010
Vuvuzela
Top Kill/Junk Shot/Static Kill/Top Hat
Bedbugs shudder
Eyjafjallajokull
Austerity
Anchor Babies
Mama Grizzlies
Release the Kraken!
Double-dip
Bunga bunga
Vuvuzela
Top Kill/Junk Shot/Static Kill/Top Hat
Bedbugs shudder
Eyjafjallajokull
Austerity
Anchor Babies
Mama Grizzlies
Release the Kraken!
Double-dip
Bunga bunga
2010 Revisited 7
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
‘Tis the Season for Gulf Seafood
From the Louisiana Seafood Board
A holiday season in South Louisiana without Gulf seafood would be something like jolly, red-cheeked Santa Claus without a sack full of presents: unthinkable.
From Thanksgiving through the New Year, the bounty of those waters winds up in rich, savory seafood gumbos, classic oyster dressings, and every shrimp dish imaginable.
Poppy Tooker, New Orleans chef, author and activist.
But things are a little different this year after the BP oil spill, says New Orleans food activist, writer and radio host Poppy Tooker, an unwavering advocate of Louisiana seafood.
While the rest of the world is still casting doubt on the testing procedures showing that Gulf seafood is safe, locals are worrying about whether there are enough oysters to go around and fretting over how much the price has gone up this year on sacks and shucked gallons of the succulent bivalve.
“My biggest concern right now is that, in Louisiana, we’re living in a little bit of a bubble,” Tooker says. “We’re thinking about how to get oyster dressing on the table, but people don’t realize that the moment you cross state lines, there’s so much suspicion and concern about the safety of our seafood.”
Tooker believes that the Gulf coast community has gotten the message loud and clear: “Our seafood goes through six separate testing procedures before it gets to our mouth. It’s the safest seafood you can eat right now,” Tooker says.
But in places throughout the country where seafood isn’t so ingrained in the culinary culture and traditions, the suspicion and outright rejection of Gulf seafood could ultimately cripple the fishing community in Louisiana.
“I joke that the new local motto is, ‘Louisiana seafood: we can eat it all!’, but the truth is, we need people everywhere to love it and support it as much as we do to keep the industry alive,” Tooker says.
For her part, Tooker is on a mission to educate through food. This season is a prime one for teaching and preaching, because Gulf seafood is the backbone of the holiday spread in Louisiana
Tooker rattles off her list of favorites, like seafood gumbo brimming with gumbo crabs,
shrimp and oysters.
“We have a ritual: We sit down to eat a bowl of seafood gumbo or two, have a glass of wine or two, then go back into the kitchen to finish cooking dinner,” Tooker says.
Oysters are serious business, too, served freshly shucked on the half-shell and with flutes of Champagne on New Years Eve. “I didn’t agree to marry my husband until I made sure he had the appropriate shucking skills,” Tooker says, laughing. When she says this, one gets the distinct feeling she’s only half-kidding.
“The most important holiday dish is oyster vol-au-vent, or what we call an oyster patty. My great grandmother made oyster patties, and I make them every year, too,” Tooker says.
And maybe, just maybe, if people beyond Louisiana’s borders had a taste, they’d all embrace Tooker’s signature mantra:
‘Eat it to save it.’
OYSTER PATTIES GRAND-MERE
12 patty shells, clean centers and save tops and inside crumbs
1/4 lb. butter
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
½ cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp thyme
1 cup plus 2 T flour
½ cup oyster liquor
4 doz oysters
3 cups hot milk
3/4 cup finely chopped celery hearts
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
3 egg yolks, beaten
salt to taste
3/4 cup chopped patty shell crumb (from inside of patty shells)
Heat butter and add green onions, onion, garlic and thyme. Saute well. Stir in flour and cook together for 5 minutes until raw flour smell is gone.
Stirring continuously, add the oyster and their liquor. Cook until outside edges of the oysters just begin to curl. Over a medium heat stir in hot milk. Heat to just before the boil.
Stir in celery hearts, parsley, salt and peppers. Return to just under a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the beaten egg yolks. Stir until mixture thickens. Stir in patty shell crumbs and remove from the heat.
Allow mixture to cool completely then fill patty shells. Place four oysters in each shelll plus sauce. Place tops on filled patties and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes to heat filling and crisp the filled shells.
**This is for full size patty shells or vol-au-vents but can be used for cocktail patty shells as well.
A holiday season in South Louisiana without Gulf seafood would be something like jolly, red-cheeked Santa Claus without a sack full of presents: unthinkable.
From Thanksgiving through the New Year, the bounty of those waters winds up in rich, savory seafood gumbos, classic oyster dressings, and every shrimp dish imaginable.
Poppy Tooker, New Orleans chef, author and activist.
But things are a little different this year after the BP oil spill, says New Orleans food activist, writer and radio host Poppy Tooker, an unwavering advocate of Louisiana seafood.
While the rest of the world is still casting doubt on the testing procedures showing that Gulf seafood is safe, locals are worrying about whether there are enough oysters to go around and fretting over how much the price has gone up this year on sacks and shucked gallons of the succulent bivalve.
“My biggest concern right now is that, in Louisiana, we’re living in a little bit of a bubble,” Tooker says. “We’re thinking about how to get oyster dressing on the table, but people don’t realize that the moment you cross state lines, there’s so much suspicion and concern about the safety of our seafood.”
Tooker believes that the Gulf coast community has gotten the message loud and clear: “Our seafood goes through six separate testing procedures before it gets to our mouth. It’s the safest seafood you can eat right now,” Tooker says.
But in places throughout the country where seafood isn’t so ingrained in the culinary culture and traditions, the suspicion and outright rejection of Gulf seafood could ultimately cripple the fishing community in Louisiana.
“I joke that the new local motto is, ‘Louisiana seafood: we can eat it all!’, but the truth is, we need people everywhere to love it and support it as much as we do to keep the industry alive,” Tooker says.
For her part, Tooker is on a mission to educate through food. This season is a prime one for teaching and preaching, because Gulf seafood is the backbone of the holiday spread in Louisiana
Tooker rattles off her list of favorites, like seafood gumbo brimming with gumbo crabs,
shrimp and oysters.
“We have a ritual: We sit down to eat a bowl of seafood gumbo or two, have a glass of wine or two, then go back into the kitchen to finish cooking dinner,” Tooker says.
Oysters are serious business, too, served freshly shucked on the half-shell and with flutes of Champagne on New Years Eve. “I didn’t agree to marry my husband until I made sure he had the appropriate shucking skills,” Tooker says, laughing. When she says this, one gets the distinct feeling she’s only half-kidding.
“The most important holiday dish is oyster vol-au-vent, or what we call an oyster patty. My great grandmother made oyster patties, and I make them every year, too,” Tooker says.
And maybe, just maybe, if people beyond Louisiana’s borders had a taste, they’d all embrace Tooker’s signature mantra:
‘Eat it to save it.’
OYSTER PATTIES GRAND-MERE
12 patty shells, clean centers and save tops and inside crumbs
1/4 lb. butter
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
½ cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp thyme
1 cup plus 2 T flour
½ cup oyster liquor
4 doz oysters
3 cups hot milk
3/4 cup finely chopped celery hearts
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
3 egg yolks, beaten
salt to taste
3/4 cup chopped patty shell crumb (from inside of patty shells)
Heat butter and add green onions, onion, garlic and thyme. Saute well. Stir in flour and cook together for 5 minutes until raw flour smell is gone.
Stirring continuously, add the oyster and their liquor. Cook until outside edges of the oysters just begin to curl. Over a medium heat stir in hot milk. Heat to just before the boil.
Stir in celery hearts, parsley, salt and peppers. Return to just under a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the beaten egg yolks. Stir until mixture thickens. Stir in patty shell crumbs and remove from the heat.
Allow mixture to cool completely then fill patty shells. Place four oysters in each shelll plus sauce. Place tops on filled patties and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes to heat filling and crisp the filled shells.
**This is for full size patty shells or vol-au-vents but can be used for cocktail patty shells as well.
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