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It's my most favorite dining experience.


Mine too. I have just eaten there--never had the full experience--but it's just amazing.

re: Alligator Bar?

Posted by lratch on 1/20/20 at 6:40 pm to
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but it made me sad


Me too. Wow,

re: Alligator Bar?

Posted by lratch on 1/18/20 at 12:29 pm to
Thanks for letting me know--I was just thinking about it the other day for the first time in years. Had no idea it had ended that way...

re: Coach O's Comments On W.H. Visit

Posted by lratch on 1/18/20 at 6:01 am to
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but I would’ve accepted an invitation in a heartbeat and shook his hand because of his position alone


This. It's what seems to be lost on folks now--respect for the President, the Office, regardless of whether you voted for him or not. I don't know what happened to that.

Alligator Bar?

Posted by lratch on 1/18/20 at 5:51 am
on Manchac Road--is it still open?
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this post will probably fall around 5,000


What about your list of top 10 dates with Sophie Newcomb girls?
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caught 4 Redfish and froze my arse off


That's serious dedication :bow:
Hoppin John
Collards
Corn Bread

Cooking for some Northern friends this year--hope they take to it!
Harkening back to your days at Tulane, would you take a Sophie Newcomb girl to Waffle House? And what would Mother think?

re: Manual can opener

Posted by lratch on 12/20/19 at 8:48 am to
I've really liked this one:

OXO Good Grips Can Opener--from Amazon LINK

re: WFDT Starting Early

Posted by lratch on 12/16/19 at 10:43 am to
Would you mind sharing that recipe, Jibbajabba?

re: Soaking Beans?

Posted by lratch on 12/16/19 at 8:12 am to
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Moros y Christianos


These are perfection.

re: Soaking Beans?

Posted by lratch on 12/15/19 at 1:04 pm to
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Helps with cooking time.


Thanks--I've never done this but will now.

re: Soaking Beans?

Posted by lratch on 12/15/19 at 11:17 am to
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Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the water


Dumb question: what does the baking soda do?

re: Soaking Beans?

Posted by lratch on 12/15/19 at 7:31 am to
Overnight?

Soaking Beans?

Posted by lratch on 12/15/19 at 6:48 am
Just wanted your thoughts on your method for soaking beans. Thanks so much.
Sorry my question was vague--I was just curious about your personal favorite(s)--the one or two you couldn't live without.
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Good cookbooks are worth their weight in gold


Could you pick a favorite of yours (or 2)?