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Cajun Food

Walter — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:58:08 +0000

Incase you are a person who loves to try and test different cuisines; you must not miss out on preparing the authentic Cajun Food. The word Cajun is depicted from the French speaking immigrants known as ‘Cajun’. They were deported to the US & Canada. There are many recipes for Cajun Food. Let us take the simplest one known as Cajun Cabbage which can be served with sausages to make a complete meal for 4 persons.

The ingredients are 4 cups shredded cabbage, 1 small onion, 1 can tomato, 1 garlic minced, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ tsp each of dried oregano, pepper, hot pepper sauce, ½ cup frozen corn, ½ cup frozen green peas.

Cook cabbage, onions, tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper & hot pepper sauce in a pot on medium heat for about 20 minutes or till the time cabbage becomes tender. Add corn and green peas. Cover the pot with lid and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve it hot.

Food that has its own culture

Walter — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:55:11 +0000

In Italy food is the part of their culture. It is in their history and their life style too. Each region in Italy has its unique history related to food. The main and important thing about Italian food is its simplicity and most of the dishes can prepare with less ingredients. There are 4 to 8 ingredients mostly. Italian dishes are mostly inherited in families so they are better and easy to cook at home. So with this reason Italian dishes are so much popular today. Cheese and wine are important part of Italian dishes with that fruits, vegetables, sauces, rice and corn are also include in them. Olive oil has its major part in cooking of these dishes. Most of the dishes also have different kind of pasta in them. Pasta is basically different types of noodles available related to their shapes and lengths. Sauce is the main part of pasta dishes.

New Orleans Beignets vs Italian Sfingi

Walter — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:27:07 +0000

So the Italian version of a beignet is a zeppole, or as my family likes to call them: sfingi. Sfingi are commonly light, deep fried dough balls covered in powdered sugar. Their consistency is best when light and puffy. Sometimes they are even filled with ricotta mixed with small pieces of chocolate, candied fruits and honey, and most often enjoyed on Saint Josephâ€™s Day, which is March 11 of this year. In Rome, Naples and Sicily, these little pastries are sold on many streets and are sometimes gifts on this day.sfingi 300×225 New Orleans Beignets vs. Italian Sfingi

Maras Homemade Nola in NYC

Walter — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:25:10 +0000

“If you are from South Louisiana and you live in New York ever recorded by you. Serious recordings. For serious Cajun food. Have eaten at several places to eat in town, the “”Cajun”" or “”Louisiana”" right Maras Homemade is the only place that actually followed through.
On the plot – that’s the real deal! Maras fly their product in the Louisiana Gulf Oyster is crawfish, alligator, crab and shrimp. Mara is also serving a special Mardi Gras menu, and even jazz festival favorites such as Mara crawfish, crawfish Pot Pie, Crawfish Stuffed Crawfish Toast bread and cheese!”

Just Like Being Home!

Walter — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:35:51 +0000

Just Like Being Home!:
Oscars Oyster Bar and Bait House was an excellent surprise as I stumbled in before meeting friends one late Saturday afternoon. Visitors insurance is a perfect plan for international travellers as they could be sick might have to pay heafty medical bills. I really didn’t know what to expect so I ponied up to the bar and was greeted by a cool and informative bar tender named Damien. Damien recommended I try one of the hurricanes to start, which I did. They are absolutely amazing. The catfish and shrimp I had were fried just right and had a good Lousiana temperature to them. The french fries and the cole slaw were fantastic as well. If you get the privileged to meet the owner Phil, he is a great story teller and very proud of his restaurant. He should be. The staff is very enthusiastic and all smiles. The food is amazing. And for $1.63 an oyster…omg they are quite addicting, just make sure you have the hot sauce/ horseradish combo.

“Cool patio”

Walter — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:30:07 +0000

“Cool patio”:
This place has a fun vibe and a cool patio. Medical expenses are very high in foreign countries, therefore when travelling overseas make sure you carry a visitor insurance.The food is pretty good, however the tap beer tastes watered down. We’ve always had decent service at Oscars. Saturday nights they have a live band with dancing on the pation. You can also smoke on the pation if you choose.

“Love this bar!

Walter — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:20:34 +0000

Love this bar!:
Great place to hang out! Bryan the bartender is awesome!

A Higher Class of Coon Ass

Walter — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:36:47 +0000

“The recent experience of mine (which I am not allowed to talk), I learned a few things. The main ones are made: While South Louisiana food is without a doubt some of the best visitor medical insurance food in the world, it is very simple and limited.
Anyway, the reason why I came up with this idea for a series of dishes that I mean by “”a higher class Coon-Ass”". These dishes are in the tradition of Louisiana coon-ass, but good food with flair. Here is the first:
Add a few pieces from each of chicken, steak and sausage and stir in.
Another option is to use meat as a side dish.
Garnish with a tablespoon of pureed tomatoes and parsley are not.
Serve with French bread with a swirl of sugar syrup.”

Stubbs Bar B Q Austin

Walter — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:36:31 +0000

Two things come to mind when I think of Sunday brunch, BBQ and Bloody Mary. If you are looking for both – Stubb’s your place. The waitress tells us visitor medical insurance to go out and serve us. Outside? Yes. Outside it. Walking through the door next to the stage are the epitome of Southern barbecue. No disk is big enough to match what your eyes tell you what you need. Stubb is known for its southern barbecue and live music, especially this Sunday’s Gospel Brunch known. I have never seen a “Gospel Brunch”, but I’ll tell you, it will not be my last Stubbs Bar-BQ in Austin! What a nice experience!