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
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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
Bananas Foster Pain Perdu
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I started making this recipe when the Ice Cream Banana plant which one of my guests from Florida brought me produced a bumper crop. Everybody loves it! 1 loaf of French Bread sliced 2 eggs, … Continue reading
Breakfast at a B&B
When you travel, how important is breakfast to you? If you enjoy unique, creative and delicious breakfast creations, you may want to consider staying at a bed and breakfast. In fact, breakfast may be one of the main reasons you … Continue reading
Local Chefs Host Haunted Pop-Up Fundraiser at The Stockade
On October 30, local chefs Jay Ducote and Chris Wadsworth hosted a Haunted House Pop-Up Dinner at The Stockade Bed and Breakfast on Highland Road. The event was held to raise money for Wadsworth’s new training venture, Triumph Kitchen, a … Continue reading
How To Tailgate Like a PREAUX
Football season is upon us, which means that it’s time for tailgating! Here are some things to keep in mind before you head out to your next Tiger Stadium tailgate. 1. Dress the part There are only two sartorial rules … Continue reading
Local Brews
In addition to mouthwatering cuisine, Louisiana also has a lot to offer in terms of locally-brewed beers. Here are a few: Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is located 30 miles north of New Orleans. In its first year, … Continue reading