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[quote] Yep. There's always some flavor missing even though it doesn't have any singular specific flavor that stands out that I can detect.[/quote] Mix chicken base with the Mayo before adding to finely ground chicken. Robert Fresh Market has a pretty good chicken salad/spread. Has a little...

re: TOPS Benefit

Posted by haricot rouge on 7/8/24 at 5:48 pm
Fees alone have increased over 200 percent in the past 20 years. Crazy. Getting hit big time this year with a 5th year architecture student. TOPS is only 4 years even when the degree requires 5 years :banghead:...
I worn glasses since 5th grade and, a few years ago, had a slight cataract in both eyes and had the surgery. Was 56 and easily the youngest person in the waiting room. Easy surgery and I see 20/20 now. I was asleep for both procedures. Still need readers as I didn’t go the near/far option. Insur...
[quote]Does anyone have insight into the massive FEMA camp/morgue that was constructed in Carville before the storm?[/quote] Huge morgue was set up in St Gabriel in an old school off of Bayou Paul Rd. Feds ran it through DMORT - Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams. Air conditioned 18 ...
[quote]Don't count on LE to help in times of crisis. They panic just like the general population.[/quote] Disagree. Some NOPD did leave, but there were hundreds of LE from other parts of Louisiana and all over the country in New Orleans within days to help. Outside LE also helped in Baton Roug...
[quote] this new spot on Lee Drive, Delicious Donuts.[/quote] Delicious Donuts has a great boudin kolache. Their glazed donuts, when hot, rival ML or KK. ...
I never see The Big Red One mentioned in these WW II threads. Haven’t watched in awhile, but recall it being a great story. Think it’s on Apple TV. ...
Benoit’s in Addis. Great Boudin, stuffed chickens, chicken cracklin, jerky, smoked & fresh sausage, andouille, plate lunches, etc. ...
Location at Bluebonnet and Burbank had 4 out around 12:30 today, but they ranged from 20 lbs to 17 lbs. Asked the guy at the meat counter and he brought out two - 10 lbs and 12 lbs. ...

re: Homemade Chicken Salad

Posted by haricot rouge on 4/17/24 at 6:38 pm
[quote]Boil whole chicken with seasoning, onion, celery and a few pods of garlic debone chicken and run through a grinder (not a chopper) For a half of the chicken I use 5-6 boiled eggs mashed with a fork chop onion and celery. Mix together with mayo (blue plate) add black pepper and salt if nee...
Try Steuben’s. We found it a few years ago while passing through Denver and loved it. Recently recommended to some coworkers in town for a week and they went twice. [link=(https://www.steubens.com/uptown-menu/)]Steuben’s Uptown[/link]...
[quote]I've gotten them from La Bon Boucon in Vacherie. His are very good. Makes a great red jambalaya and tarte a bouille pies as well.[/quote] Crap, I heard earlier today that “Shine” Folse, the owner of La Bon Boucon, passed away last night. Great little place and a genuinely nice guy. He,...
[quote]SS would be cut drastically as the FedGov would keep most of it as basically a donation.[/quote] Doing that right now. “Donating” over $5,000 a year to SS/FedGov and I won’t get much, if any, back. Will have worked enough quarters pre and post State employment to draw. Graves has ...
Residence Inn in Bossier. Easy off the Interstate, close to the Boardwalk and Horseshoe Casino. Several nearby restaurants and Flying Heart Brewery. If Interstate is messed up with construction, can get in to Downtown Shreveport via the Texas St. bridge. Decent breakfast and snacks / free b...

re: Field Peas are underrated

Posted by haricot rouge on 2/8/24 at 10:18 am
[quote]What's everyone else's thoughts on field peas? [/quote] You are correct. Very underrated. I grew up eating them like red beans served over rice. I still cook that occasionally and use a small roux. I remember seeing it In Jambalaya at times as well. I’ve never added it, but...

re: Red Bean Gumbo

Posted by haricot rouge on 1/26/24 at 12:45 am
Love Red Beans, hence the user name, but have never tried or mad Red Bean Gumbo. I have some relatives in Vacherie and Lutcher that rave about it. Here is a recent video from Spuddy’s in Vacherie on how to make it and the history. [link=(https://www.youtube.com/live/VbYChSkEtW8?si=yqlf...
[quote]Any and all arrest made by the state will be prosecuted by the new AG.[/quote] I think this would require an Amendment to the State Constitution ...

re: Pastalaya

Posted by haricot rouge on 1/6/24 at 10:46 am
I go about 40 oz to a pound of noodles (always use spaghetti) Pasta is very forgiving and will soak the broth up without getting mushy....