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re: John Folse Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by tabori46 on 11/29/09 at 6:56 am
Well my last post on the subject. I like many of his products and I do not care for many of his products. I think many people do get slandered on this site and thats MY OPINION and I do not not ask for any agreement. It is obvious that if you disagree with a comment, many here will go for the jugg...

re: John Folse Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by tabori46 on 11/28/09 at 10:23 pm
No I don't, but do you really have to work for someone or be related to someone to respect their accomplishments? I have met him and other great Louisiana chefs and I hold them and their work in high regard. I also beleive in the common sense approach. If I have a bad experience with a product I le...

re: John Folse Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by tabori46 on 11/28/09 at 9:47 pm
Wow you guys really do like red meat....did someone say this is only and opinion board....well guess what I have my opinion too and as I said tell the guy himself if you hate is product...why tell those who can do nothing about it. As for working for him or speaking on his behalf I think all of you ...

re: John Folse Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by tabori46 on 11/28/09 at 8:38 pm
I read so much about bad frozen products on this site and often wonder if it is because so many of you are great cooks and measure the pre-prepared products as so inferior. I have often read many negative reviews on Chef Folse's frozen products when I know he would not produce or put his name on an...

re: Brining Turkey

Posted by tabori46 on 11/24/09 at 10:21 pm
On TV9 news tonight at 5pm, Chef Folse did a brined turkey and the recipe is listed on the recipe site on their page under Stirrin It Up, Meat. It was for a twelve lbs turkey I think but I guess you could just double the recipe for a 24 pound bird....

re: Fried chicken in gumbo? Tips?

Posted by tabori46 on 11/12/09 at 7:22 am
Otis....don't do it...the extra flour from the breading will be obsorbed into your liquid, fall off into the pot and cause you unnecessary frustration. Now..being said..If you wish to garnish the top of the gumbo with deboned "spicy" boneless meat like crispy fried, spiced tenders which are juicy a...

re: Parboiled rice in jambalaya

Posted by tabori46 on 11/2/09 at 6:27 pm
el tigre, I just jump in when I feel I can add interesting but usefull info to the discussion. I'm like most folks... I take what I like from the post and discard the rest. Thanks for the comment....

re: Parboiled rice in jambalaya

Posted by tabori46 on 11/2/09 at 6:50 am
I should have mentioned that the fat, sticky, moister content and high glutinous nature of short grain rice has another affect on Jambalaya flavor. The sticky, rice will cling and coat your mouth and tongue where all of the taste receptors are located. So after eating a few forks of short grain...

re: Parboiled rice in jambalaya

Posted by tabori46 on 11/1/09 at 11:22 am
A few rice facts to help with the discussion. I have been called upon to work with different rice varieties including the Louisnana flavored rice and the new LSU Blue which is great too. But on to the Jambalaya question. First of all, like religion and politics few will ever change once their mind...

re: kleinpeter ice cream

Posted by tabori46 on 10/31/09 at 5:18 pm
I totally agree with the group, their ice cream is "missing the lick" so to speak. Number one, it is not sweet enough. Number two, it is not creamy enough. Number three, it has too many ice crystals. Number four, it lacks the authenic flavor indicated in the name and settles for an artifical afte...

re: Gar Balls

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 8:58 pm
No, I am not a chef but like most folks in Louisiana, I love cooking, especially ducks, deer, rabbit etc. I am also an avid cookbook reader and collector and I love to take cooking class vacations, especially those given by great chefs. I just bought John Besh's new book and Ralph Brennan book and ...

re: Gar Balls

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 7:41 pm
We enjoy grinding in twice through a fine grind plate on the old meat grinder Say you end up with 4 cups of meat. Then add 1 cup minced onions, 1/2 cup each celery, bell peppers and 1/4 cup minced garlic, green onions and parsley. Then add three whole eggs and 1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, sal...

re: I've got some backstrap to cook

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 7:02 pm
No, Otis2, not good....GREAT, and beleive it or not, it doesn't change the flavor of the venison that much. The acid of the coffee, tenderizes the meat and the sugar at room temperature acts to rapid age the meat, naturally the other ingredients flavors the meat. Try it on your next backstrap!!...

re: I've got some backstrap to cook

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 5:38 pm
Marinate it overnight or a maxium of 24 hours, in a plastic bag along with 3 cups of brewed community coffee (cold). About 5 hours before you grill it, take it out of coffee and dry well. Stuff with the usual amount of chopped garlic, green onions, salt and red pepper flakes. Rub about 2-3 tablesp...

re: This weekend's food festivals

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 5:24 pm
I have friends coming in from Chicago this weekend and they would love to visit a typical La. festivals and hear local music....any festival this upcoming weekend that I should consider. Thanks in advance....

re: Good Lamb Lollipop Recipes?

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 4:08 pm
Not sure. I grew up in the Hammond area, love cooking and took many cooking classes over the years including Blackberry Farm, Viking Cooking Schools and many Food & Wine event classes. I own most cookbooks written of value over the past 15 years. I am a big fan of Louisiana chefs, John Besh, Matt ...

re: Good Lamb Lollipop Recipes?

Posted by tabori46 on 10/18/09 at 11:18 am
Yes you are so right....most all lamb rack is frozen and thawed by the time it hits the meat case of your store. But fear not, if properly handled it is great, cooked herb encrusted or as I mentioned above. Remember though the wrapping in foil and resting for 15 minutes is not imperative but makes...

re: Gelato

Posted by tabori46 on 10/17/09 at 9:47 pm
Definitely the best and really authenic gelato in the BR area is the shop on Highland Road Latte e Miele run by Lucca and Simone. The make process is right out of Rome where they are from and I think that the Chocolate Orange and Milk and Honey are to die for. One trip there and you will know it is...

re: Gumbo...UPDATE (see my last post)

Posted by tabori46 on 10/17/09 at 8:53 pm
In the book The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine, Chef Folse gives a detail class in making a roux including photos and has a great recipe for both chicken & sausage and seafood gumbo too. He does a great job walking a novice like me through it and I have shared his recipe with many friends h...

re: Good Lamb Lollipop Recipes?

Posted by tabori46 on 10/16/09 at 9:34 pm
Fresh Market on Perkins has some of the best Rack of Lamb, 8-9 bone, in the city for the price. I normally don't like frozen lamb but I purchase two fresh racks and freeze one and they are really great. I season them with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, thyme, and tarragon and let them sit at room...