C – Yeah, I would travel over 2000 miles just to get a good beignet. One reason I want to go to New Orleans is to try authentic beignets. Coffee and beignets sounds like a fun thing to do there. Luke wanted to give it a try. He couldn’t find … Continue reading
C – I like okra … if you cook it right. Okra can be a tough thing to cook. You can easily overcook them. They can have a soggy, slimy feel. They can taste bitter and gross. But, cooking them the right way tastes really good. When Luke said he … Continue reading
C – I love prawns and shrimp (same difference right?). It’s my favorite seafood. When I saw how big these prawns were, I knew we had to grill some. I think grilling is my favorite way to cook prawns or shrimp. But, we’ve made it even better this time. We … Continue reading
C – Happy Mardi Gras! Well, I can’t be in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday. But, I can cook like I’m there … or, at least, give it a try. Yesterday’s gumbo was amazing. But, if you don’t have the time and still want something Cajun, delicious and simple. This … Continue reading
J – I couldn’t believe Christina had never made gumbo! What a treat she was missing. Good, rich gumbo always evokes memories for me. I must be part Cajun. Every time I hear bayou music, or Dr. John and The Night Trippers, or someone with a New Orleans accent, I … Continue reading
C – Smoked beets? I wondered what it was going to taste like. I love beets. I love the texture, the colors and the sweet taste. When Luke suggested we smoke some beets, I was all for it. I just couldn’t wrap my mind around the idea of smoked beets … Continue reading
C – When I get addicted to something, I get really addicted! I got addicted to making pickles. Now, we have 20 jars in the refrigerator waiting to be eaten. I got addicted to making ice cream. There are always a few quarts of that in the freezer. Pizza was … Continue reading
C – I wonder what our neighbors think of us. It always smells like food around the neighborhood because of us. Sometimes, I can hear a few of them talking when they walk by the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen window. “Hmmm … bacon.” “Yumm … cookies.” I wonder what … Continue reading
J – This salad wins on every level … pretty, rich, tasty, amazing. Luke and I didn’t know we were going here when we started. We smoked the halibut the day before. We had to stop ourselves from eating it all right there, right now. Never had halibut like that … Continue reading
C – It’s a week full of smoking! No, not that kind of smoking. I am completely against that. We are smoking meat! And, fish! And, veggies! I wasn’t too excited, until I had to get down and dirty and actually smoke some meat. It was easier than I thought. … Continue reading