HeyCap

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Discard the water that you soaked the beans in.

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This should be a no brainer to get rid of some of the PHA but even more important is boiling the beans (in fresh water) for no less than 10 minutes. I am surprised by the number of people that cook red beans in nothing but a slow cooker.

I predicted this slippery slope when they proposed the $25/rider fee in the spring. If you think they will stop at $850/float with a shortfall of almost $3 million then you don't know politicians.
And those that are predicting there will be exemptions are spot on! Zulu, Oshun, Femme Fatale, and Mars already have exemptions and/or violate some ordinance which they are never cited for.
But here's the rub; the Captains (or equivalent) of these Krewes make their living or a good part of it doing this so they will pass whatever costs that are imposed onto their members.

Separate but related, the precedent set during last year's Mardi Gras of 2 floats being pulled off the route for bullshite reasons has sent shockwaves throughout the organizations and the Captains are deathly afraid of losing their parade permits. It was done to Nyx (love them or hate them) so anyone rocking the boat is subject to same treatment. Their backbones are MIA. They will take it up the arse until the cows come home to protect those permits and we will continue to see Mardi Gras devolve into something unrecognizable in the future.

Want to raise income? How about going after all those churches and businesses (30%) that have tax exemptions? Or how about a robust sales tax auditing department like Jefferson Parish? In 2024 Orleans audited 24 businesses compared to Jefferson Parish's 300. Just 2 examples of ways to increase revenue but no, let's go after the low hanging fruit and punish those that give the most.
I've been riding for almost 30 years and loved going to our meetings and riding without having to wonder if someone on our float is going to get us all kicked off. Now the meetings are nothing but the Captain standing at the podium warning us of potential violations and the repercussions and every year another throw is disallowed for one reason or another. Soon we will be throwing nothing but plushies and tshirts.

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You're amazed...

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Don't put words in my mouth. As much as people worry about R months I find it strange that an event organizer would choose June to hold an event dedicated to oysters, with all of the exposure of liability and such. It also didn't seem to bother the turnout the times I went.

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The only thing healthy in NO are the flights out

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clever

:rolleyes:

I believe he’s selling and signing copies at the restaurant tonight and tomorrow, 5-630.

I know it’s been a (thankfully) slow season but……

Has anybody done this? I’ve read the results, texture-wise are much better than boiling. I plan on serving a few pounds cocktail style.

What in the hell? While I would gladly exchange the state for Alberta I wouldn't have a second thought giving it to Canada with no concessions.
Yahoo article

I'm in a Family Mart on average 2-3 times a month in Sendai and Tokyo and I can honestly say I've never seen a chicken sandwich in there, not that I've ever been looking. I will get an occasional yakitori. I'll be in Tokyo Monday and will look for it.

Family Mart does make some very good coffee though.

Who's going to be dropping a cool $2200 to be fed by 3 Michelin star chefs next week? This is part of Tales of the Cocktail Passport experience that allows non-industry people to participate in one of their events.
Reservations

And how much did the Somalians c0$t us in MN? What about USAID? Should I continue?

Bring this all day, everyday. I'll gladly pay.

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I called and they said they has forgotten to reset the meter and I was being charged for the out of business unpaid bills. They waived it except for $50 and we were good.

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There are a few people in various discussion groups saying exactly this. The old meter is supposed to be read while still attached before the new meter is installed and they are claiming that the company doing the exchange is pulling the old meters before taking a reading (picture) and then manipulating the meters thereby fudging the numbers. I don’t know what to make of it but I haven’t trusted government for most of my life. Also, don’t forget your sewerage fee is tied to your water usage, I believe 85%. The more water used the more your sewerage fee. And then there’s the various other charges that have gone up along with water/sewerage. Recreation, mosquito control, etc. People don’t pay a lot of attention to millage increase proposals on the ballots and the pols get their people out to vote for them and this is what happens.

I do foresee a class action lawsuit in JPs future.