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[img]https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811KSZ5DfKL._SX679_.jpg[/img] [link=(https://www.amazon.com/Boudin-Sampler-Kits-Ultimate-Kit/dp/B0B9VGSR9Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=KD0L4DB2XQPI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JXVYyN6Rvw4SzY3M4ce3heVoUKiMdshvdazQhdWHyECZru2JTaVSux1ZyrYgMemdMCwxqH1LrObWUY3We5mnsh6BYQ6adlc6ex...
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[quote]Calvin Lindsly, owner of Calvin's Bocage Market, has been living the American dream for decades. Therefore, he wasn't surprised that the latest twist in his success story found his Baton Rouge grocery store at the center of a social media frenzy. He also wasn't surprised that Bethenny Frankel...

re: Turtle Sauce Piquant

Posted by Stadium Rat on 7/9/24 at 8:41 pm
[quote]are specific types of turtle meat good/not so good for cooking?[/quote]I've only gotten my turtle meat from Dennis' Seafood in Metairie. Either all meat or meat and bones. 2 lbs for about $20. Might be more now - it's been a while....
[quote]a Yankee[/quote]???...

re: Turtle Sauce Piquant

Posted by Stadium Rat on 7/8/24 at 8:31 am
[quote] Treedawg’s recipe[/quote]...
Stole this from FB - thought you guys might like this: #1 When buying crabs, order mediums when you’re having guests over. Order larges for you and your better half. Order jumbos when ain’t nobody within 500 feet. And smalls are just rude. #2 Every picking style is both right and wrong. Legs...
[quote]When I was younger, I couldn't stand the smell of canned tuna so there was no way I was going to try it. My older self thinks that my younger self was missing out because tuna salad is some good shite.[/quote]Most of my younger body was made up of "tuna fish". Had it most days in grammer schoo...

re: Red bean preparation to avoid gas

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/29/24 at 10:02 pm
[quote]Did you know that stuff grows wild in South Louisiana? I had a helper who worked in a restaurant in Mexico before he came to the states. He found some at our facility in Houma. Looked it up online and sure enough it was epazote. He also mentioned that it was used in the preperation of bean...

re: Red bean preparation to avoid gas

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/29/24 at 10:16 am
[quote]You don’t have to be a jerk about it.[/quote]Huh?...
[quote]The reduction in flatulence with soaking is negligible. [/quote]This has not been my experience. Where can I read more about this point? [quote]Further, when you throw that water out, you’re throwing away nutrients from the beans.[/quote]I don't know anyone in America who is lacking genera...
My neighbor owns a cab company that drives folks to the game and when it's finished ,then drives you back to NOLA. He's a very nice guy. Vehicle is a 2023 SUV that holds up to 7 passengers. $500K insurance. Shoot me an email at [b]stadrat (a) gmail.com[/b] and I'll hook you up. I don't know t...

re: Red bean preparation to avoid gas

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/28/24 at 10:15 am
Quick Google query result: "Yes, eating beans regularly can help reduce gas and bloating over time. Beans contain fiber and oligosaccharides, which are carbohydrates that are hard for humans to digest and can cause gas. However, your body's gut bacteria can adjust to the new food over a few weeks...
Presoak and drain the beans, rinsing several times. I soak in a brine, so I need to rinse well anyway. I've also heard the mexican herb epazote can help with the gassyness, but I've never tried it....

re: Brenda Gantt's Fried Eggplant

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/26/24 at 8:14 pm
I made Brenda's fried eggplant nuggets tonight. [b]IT LIVES UP TO THE HYPE![/b] Best eggplant I ever had. (Sorry no pics - I was in a rush.) ETA: Just tried some mushrooms using the same method - damn good, too....
Has anyone had any luck contacting the church about copies of this cookbook? When I called, all I got was a fax machine....

re: Mandinas closing in Gretna

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/24/24 at 7:12 am
In other news, the Brennan family anounces Commander's Palace has been sold. The location will become a Dollar General store....

re: Easy recipes...

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/22/24 at 9:26 pm
I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago after Zuppardo's had 21/25 shrimp on sale for $5.99/lb, frozen. For how easy it is, the taste is magnificent. [b]Shrimp Scampi[/b] This easy shrimp scampi recipe is a simple but elegant shrimp dish. Serve with lemon wedges, garlic bread, and a sala...

re: LSU flea market find

Posted by Stadium Rat on 6/21/24 at 5:53 pm
I had one and actually sold it for more than I paid new....