louisiana
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My New Old Cookbook.
I grew up in Louisiana. Gumbo, Okra and Tomatoes, Jambalaya, Etoufée, Fried Turkey, Couvillon, Bouillabaisse, Crawfish, Shrimp, Snapper, Catfish, Pistolettes, PoBoys, Muffalettas, Crêpes, Sun Tea and more were just a regular part of life. One of the first things I remember doing as a kid was serving as my mother’s sous chef, along with my Read more
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Let the Sun Shine In
Mom was telling me this morning that one of her friends was complaining about the rain in Louisiana and she thought they should come to Washington sometime. We have had a bit less than we usually get this year, but when it rains, it still pours. For the next five days we are supposed to Read more
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Inspiration Wednesday: Mardi Gras, Rainbows and Dry Wall Tape
There is no shortage of color inspiration in Louisiana, especially during Carnival season. Last week, the kids and I went to a ball in my sister’s honor and it was a feast for the senses. From the decorations to the costumes to the beads, I should be in the craft zone for months to come Read more
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Surviving History.
Yesterday, I spoke on the phone with my mother. I asked what she had been up to and she told me how she has been busy attending events in celebration of the 50 year anniversary of the North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition. It was a pivotal point in the Civil Rights movement in Shreveport, Louisiana. Read more
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