Crawfish Pie
Crawfish pie is a type of baked savory pie common in the Cajun and Creole cuisine of Louisiana. It is similar in appearance to a pot pie and contains crawfish. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 … Continue reading
How to Peel and Eat Boiled Crawfish
Some folks here in Louisiana consider eating crawfish an Olympic event. It is definitely a skill to learn and practice, or you’ll be left at an empty table and not-so-full tummy. Study this method and you will be able to … Continue reading
Homemade Granola
Granola is incredibly easy to make and provides a healthy breakfast or snack. Ingredients can be tailored to your taste. Ingredients: 3 c. Oatmeal 1/4 c. Coconut oil 1/4 c. Honey 1/4 c. Milled flaxseed 1/2 c. Chopped pecans … Continue reading
The Stockade Wins Louey Award
We Won! We are pleased to announce that The Stockade Bed and Breakfast won the coveted Louey Award for Accommodation of the Year/Bed and Breakfast given by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association (LTPA). The award was presented to Janice DeLerno … Continue reading
Banana Nut Bread (or Muffins)
This is my own adaptation of this classic recipe. ½ c. sugar ½ c. brown sugar ½ c. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs ½ c. whole-wheat flour 1½ c. regular flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 level tsp. … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
This Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is so easy, even a 6 year old can make it. It is the fresh homegrown lemons that makes it so delicious. 1 baked pie shell (brush with egg white before … Continue reading
Cream of Broccoli Soup
¾ c. chopped onion 1 carrot, sliced thin 2 tsp. mustard seeds 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¾ pound broccoli, chopped coarse (about 3½ cups) 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. water 1½ tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste ¼ … Continue reading
Creamy Egg Nog
6 egg yolks 6 egg whites ¾ cups sugar 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups milk 1 cup brandy Nutmeg Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add ¾ cups sugar, beating well. Stir in whipping cream, … Continue reading
DeeDee’s Christmas Cookies
DeeDee’s Christmas Cookies My great Aunt Concetta “DeeDee” DeLerno was a great cook, or so I am told. Unfortunately, I never met Aunt DeeDee. But, even though I know I am my mother’s daughter, every time I look in the … Continue reading
Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation is located on the Mississippi River, on River Road in Vacherie, St. James Parish. Called the Grande Dame of the Great River Road, it is named after its distinguishing feature, an alley or canopied path created by … Continue reading