Louisiana Cuisine

[Mith242]

You can get basically any alcohol you desire in a supermarket here, and I'm pretty sure some gas stations sell whiskey, but for the most part gas stations have beer, alcoholic mix drinks, and mixes for drinks. It's not hard to get alcohol here at all, as all you have to do is find a Win-Dixie or something, and you'll be able to find whatever you're looking for.

Okay so it sounds like Louisiana is closer to New Mexico then. You can get all sorts of hard liquor at even places like gas stations and such. I still have a hard time pulling up to a gas stations out there with a drive-up window. Guess I'm just not used to it considering how Arkansas is.

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Okay so it sounds like Louisiana is closer to New Mexico then.

Yea, Louisiana would be much closer to New Mexico than to Arkansas. Little River County, which is where I spend most of my time in Arkansas, is dry, and all it does is boost alcohol sales in Texas and Oklahoma because of the Arkansawers(or is it Arkansans?) who want alchohol. In fact, there is a man who owns a house probably 15 feet across the Oklahoma border, and it simply has a large window with a doorbell on the front of the house, and people just park in the small lot in front of the house, ring the doorbell, tell the guy what kind of alcohol they want, and he'll go back and get it for you. When I've been there some nights, it was pretty packed, and everyone there was from Arkansas. Anyway, most of Louisiana is very different from Arkansas in terms of where you can buy alcohol.

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Here's a picture of that house that I was talking about, it is literally right across the AR/OK border, about 6 miles west of Foreman,AR, and I've never seen someone there who was from Oklahoma.

[Mith242]

Yea, Louisiana would be much closer to New Mexico than to Arkansas. Little River County, which is where I spend most of my time in Arkansas, is dry, and all it does is boost alcohol sales in Texas and Oklahoma because of the Arkansawers(or is it Arkansans?) who want alchohol. In fact, there is a man who owns a house probably 15 feet across the Oklahoma border, and it simply has a large window with a doorbell on the front of the house, and people just park in the small lot in front of the house, ring the doorbell, tell the guy what kind of alcohol they want, and he'll go back and get it for you. When I've been there some nights, it was pretty packed, and everyone there was from Arkansas. Anyway, most of Louisiana is very different from Arkansas in terms of where you can buy alcohol.

Yeah Oklahoma seems good at placing things right at the border to draw in people from Arkansas. Up here it's casinos. By the way both terms, Arkansans and Arkansawyers are correct. But nowadays it seems that the term Arkansans is by far used the most.

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By the way both terms, Arkansans and Arkansawyers are correct. But nowadays it seems that the term Arkansans is by far used the most.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it was one or the other. I've heard both, but now that I think about it, I've heard Arkansans much more than Arkansawyers over the last few years.

[TSmith]

Ok, yall are going to think I'm crazy with this post. But hear me out... my aunt gave me a recipe today for a crawfish etouffe that can be made in 20 minutes... yes, 20 minutes, start to finish. I have to admit, being the purist that I am when it comes to cooking... I was skeptical. But try it, and I'll think you'll agree. The ingredients will have you shaking your head, but it works! And it makes an excellent etouffe.

Ok, here goes...

You will need:

2 cans Campbell's golden mushroom soup.

1 or 2 pkgs crawfish tails.

1 small container of pre-diced creole veggies(about 1 1/2c)... they're in stores down here.

Tony's seasoning.

Procedure:

1)Saute your veggies in oil until they're translucent.

2)Dump in your soup cans, and add water until desired consistency, mix well. Cook this for 5 min.

3)Dump in thawed, undrained crawfish tails, mix well. Cook for another five minutes.

4)Season to taste with Tony's.. If it's too thick, add water. If ya like it hot, add Tabasco or cayenne.

Serve over rice... feeds an entire family. And believe it or not, it's just like a good crawfish etouffe. I kid you not. Try it!

[dimebag1980]

Just had Cane's for lunch again.

Mmmmm...

Only one problem, a couple pieces fo my chicken were hard. But I covered those pieces of leather with Cane's sauce and ate them anyway.

That place stays packed. I'd love to be raking in the profits from just that one store alone. Todd Graves has an awesome thing going there. Heck, you can finish your lunch there and walk next door to Krispy Kreme if you want. Don't think the idea didn't cross my mind today.

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Ok, yall are going to think I'm crazy with this post. But hear me out... my aunt gave me a recipe today for a crawfish etouffe that can be made in 20 minutes... yes, 20 minutes, start to finish. I have to admit, being the purist that I am when it comes to cooking... I was skeptical. But try it, and I'll think you'll agree. The ingredients will have you shaking your head, but it works! And it makes an excellent etouffe.

20 minutes! Wow!

Thanks alot for posting the recipe, Travis! I'm definately gonna check that out, and I'll get back to you on what I thought of it. If a fellow New Orleanian and cooking purist liked it, I have a feeling I will too!

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You can get basically any alcohol you desire in a supermarket here, and I'm pretty sure some gas stations sell whiskey, but for the most part gas stations have beer, alcoholic mix drinks, and mixes for drinks.

I'd like to edit that. Many gas stations around south Louisiana sell beer and less alcoholic drinks in the coolers, and have things like whiskey, vodka, etc. back behind the counter with the cigarette's, chewing, and dipping tobacco, or snuff.

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You will need:

2 cans Campbell's golden mushroom soup.

1 or 2 pkgs crawfish tails.

1 small container of pre-diced creole veggies(about 1 1/2c)... they're in stores down here.

Tony's seasoning.

Procedure:

1)Saute your veggies in oil until they're translucent.

2)Dump in your soup cans, and add water until desired consistency, mix well. Cook this for 5 min.

3)Dump in thawed, undrained crawfish tails, mix well. Cook for another five minutes.

4)Season to taste with Tony's.. If it's too thick, add water. If ya like it hot, add Tabasco or cayenne.

When do I get to add the stick of butter?

[TSmith]

When do I get to add the stick of butter?

I forgot!!!..... you can saute your veggies in a mixture of oil and a couple tbsp of butter... optional... but I always take that option.

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I forgot!!!..... you can saute your veggies in a mixture of oil and a couple tbsp of butter... optional... but I always take that option.

I find that no matter how bad of a cook I am, anything with a lot of butter is sure to please.

[dimebag1980]

I find that no matter how bad of a cook I am, anything with a lot of butter is sure to please.

Hey, I believe it! Almost anything can taste great with butter!

[TSmith]

When and if yall try it, lemme know what you think. For those up north (of I-10 ), and you cannot find the pre-chopped veggies... you can make this yourself. One onion... diced up, bell pepper... diced up, fresh parsley chopped up, a couple stalks of celery chopped up, and a little garlic, chopped up. Should make a couple

cups + or -.

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When and if yall try it, lemme know what you think. For those up north (of I-10 ), and you cannot find the pre-chopped veggies... you can make this yourself.

You know, I know you were just kidding, but that's actually true for alot of things. Some food is so uniquely New Orleans, that it's hard to find the real stuff here in Covington, and that's only 40 miles north of the city!

[dimebag1980]

Sorry to detract from the New Orleans cuisine, but I have a food-related comment to make.

This evening my wife and I were over in Shreveport, so we bought our groceries at SuperTarget. And for the record, it was actually cheaper than Wal-Mart. We spent less than $50 and we never spent less tha n $70 at Wal-Mart.

Now, on to what I really wanted to say... we then decided to stop and have dinner at the Chef Lee in Shreveport. We used to go there all the time and got to know the manager very well. He's a very down-to-Earth guy and he does an excellent job with that restaurant. Since moving to Haughton, any time we want Chef Lee we have to go to the Bossier City location. Not bad, but still not the same. The manager makes all the difference in the world.

Okay, I'm just rambling. ANYWAY, after my meal was over I opened my fortune cookie. To my surprise, I found one of the most screwed-up fortunes I've ever seen. Obviously there was a mistake in translation here, but it said, "A healthy way of living is be good for your health." Not the funniest I've ever gotten, but it made my day. Yeah I know, I'm easily amused. So what?!

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This evening my wife and I were over in Shreveport, so we bought our groceries at SuperTarget. And for the record, it was actually cheaper than Wal-Mart. We spent less than $50 and we never spent less tha n $70 at Wal-Mart.

And I'm willing to bet you that alot of the things you spent $70 on at Wal-Mart you didn't even need.

Seriously, if I go into Wal-Mart set on the fact that all I need is bread and milk, I'm still gonna walk out with a cart full of the most random crap that I have absolutely no use for.

Obviously there was a mistake in translation here, but it said, "A healthy way of living is be good for your health." Not the funniest I've ever gotten, but it made my day. Yeah I know, I'm easily amused. So what?!

Either that really was just a translation mistake, or the Chinese think we are about as stupid as you can get.

I've gotten quite a few that had translation mistakes, and every one gives me a good laugh.

[dimebag1980]

And I'm willing to bet you that alot of the things you spent $70 on at Wal-Mart you didn't even need.

Seriously, if I go into Wal-Mart set on the fact that all I need is bread and milk, I'm still gonna walk out with a cart full of the most random crap that I have absolutely no use for.

Either that really was just a translation mistake, or the Chinese think we are about as stupid as you can get.

I've gotten quite a few that had translation mistakes, and every one gives me a good laugh.

Actually, if it comes down to buying the crap items I didn't need, it usually runs up over $100. The $70 is pretty-much the bare minimum, even if I'm only getting the essentials. I always thought Wal-Mart was cheaper, but as I've learned, it's only cheaper on some items. Others are more expensive in many cases.

Wal-Mart is the devil, dammit.

Anyway, about the fortune cookie, I'm sure I know the root of my problem: it was made in Houston. It wasn't a Chinese translation issue, but rather "south of the border."

Did you realize that, of all the fortune cookies I've gotten over the years, I've only seen a couple made in New York City. All the rest have been made in Houston. Go figure. Houston da shizznit, dogg. Yes, I am half alseep and making no sense, but my body doesn't want to shut down. My brain and my eyes are ready for sleep, but the rest of my body is restless and wants to be awake. Damned body.

By the way, Nate, I like the new signature image. New Orleans truly is a city like no other.

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^I've noticed that I've been getting most of my fortune cookies from Houston too, though that's not suprising considering both of us are much closer to Houston than we are to New York, and the city's asian population is growing like crazy. I'm pretty sure Houston now has two different chinatowns.

And thanks about my new sig. I've got another skyline pano I'd like to use, but it's to big.

[TSmith]

Has anybody tried the etouffe yet? Come on people!

[Mith242]

Sorry no. I'm not sure if if it would be to my liking. I get rather picky on food. But I do appreciate you posting the recipe anyway. I wouldn't mind seeing more recipes. I do think I'm going to try to make something like a shark jambalaya. Or at least my version of what I'd consider something like a jambalaya. I've never tried using shark meat before like this. But I got a good deal on it so I'm looking to try it out.

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Sorry no. I'm not sure if if it would be to my liking.

Aww, c'mon Rod! Ettoufe is about as good as it gets!

Anyway, I'm gonna try to make that ettoufe either tonight or tommorow night. I'll yet you know, Travis!

[Mith242]

Aww, c'mon Rod! Ettoufe is about as good as it gets!

Anyway, I'm gonna try to make that ettoufe either tonight or tommorow night. I'll yet you know, Travis!

What I call jambalaya probably isn't what you guys would think of it. But I guess since I'm picky on my food none of what I cook would probably be labelled as very authentic Louisiana cuisine.

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What I call jambalaya probably isn't what you guys would think of it. But I guess since I'm picky on my food none of what I cook would probably be labelled as very authentic Louisiana cuisine.

To really enjoy authentic Louisiana Cuisine for the first time, you've got to come down to south Louisiana. I've known many people from across the country that went through a large part of their lives thinking they didn't like things like ettoufe or jambalaya. But that was what they thought of as "ettoufe" or "jambalya" and that is what they got in places like Seattle or Jacksonville, and once they came to New Orleans and got the real stuff, they loved it.

[Mith242]

To really enjoy authentic Louisiana Cuisine for the first time, you've got to come down to south Louisiana. I've known many people from across the country that went through a large part of their lives thinking they didn't like things like ettoufe or jambalaya. But that was what they thought of as "ettoufe" or "jambalya" and that is what they got in places like Seattle or Jacksonville, and once they came to New Orleans and got the real stuff, they loved it.

I see your point. I just happen to be very picky about my food, in particular vegetables.