Thought for Food

Ding ding ding we have a winner! Lila won the King Cake prize, Anubis — the original resurrection myth. Told ya it was old school.

Leftovers. Wow. Thanks guys. 

Taking a break from (active) gumbo cooking at Saxon & Parole. 

Who will get the tiny religious figure? And points if you can guess the denomination. Here’s a hint: think old school. 

Shel Silverstein

Shel knew what I’m talking about.

(via:sashayrae:cleverlikewhoa)

(Source: kittykatnatnat)

I know you’re not supposed to eat your feelings but when Congress asks an all-male panel to testify on birth control & women’s health, a woman does what she must. 

joyengel:

This is a photo of the “experts” currently testifying to Congress about birth control and women’s health. 

What’s missing from this photo?

Fuck this shit I’m going to get some chocolate.

(Pre-)Top Chef dinner while we prep for the gumbo party and I hook M on The Voice :) … black kale Caesar and orecchiette with broccoli rabe from Frank’s.

PS: Get a load of that King Cake! Yes sir, that’s my baby.

Mardi Gras in Cajun Country

Chef Donald Link of New Orleans’ Herbsaint talks about the Louisiana cooking he was raised on and shares his recipes for crawfish, boudin sausage, and Chocolate Yummies.

The first party M. and I ever hosted together was a little Mardi Gras party at his (now our) apartment. That was the night that — in addition to making mini oyster po-boys, homemade Andouille sausage for jambalaya, and lots more — he created a really fabulous take on my favorite cocktail, the Ramos Gin Fizz, and dubbed it the Norichka. Gentlemen, takes notes. That’s a hell of a way to woo a lady.

This Saturday we’re doing it again with gumbo, red beans and rice (for those who can’t eat gluten or meat), and homemade King Cake, something I’ve never attempted … oh who am I kidding, I’m not attempting it. That’s all M. and his pastry mojo. What would I do without him?

Question: I’m stumped as to what appetizers/dips I should serve. They’ve got to be super-simple, since all our attention will be on the main dishes. I’m racking my brain and I can’t think of any Nola appetizer that’s party-friendly and do-ahead (they’re all much more complicated, like mini po-boys). I’m actually considering pimento cheese dip, which is not Nola at all, but is Southern. 

Any suggestions?