Pregame Potato Heads!

November 17, 2011
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Don’t be intimated by the fierce grilling artists also known as extreme tailgaters—they are a friendly bunch that can really cook. I absolutely love the burgers, hot dogs, chili, and ribs that make tailgating such an experience, but to balance all those finger-lickin’ foods I also make a point to bring sides like my Tarragon [...]

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St. Edwards

November 8, 2011
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This was a very important cocktail in my personal development as a bartender.  In 2008 a friend introduced me to St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and it was a moment that froze in my memory. This liqueur, I was certain, was going to change the bartending world.   It is on its own delicious, and easy to [...]

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Cornbread and Tradition

November 3, 2011
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In preparation for this weekend’s Cornbread Festival competition, Chef Liz Shirey discusses a few of her family traditions, as well as the importance of using a good skillet. She looks at this competition as a way to make her family, especially her grandmother, proud. The Cornbread Festival, held at the Bernice Garden, is this Saturday, [...]

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Sandwich Satisfaction Guaranteed

November 3, 2011
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Happy National Sandwich Day! November 3rd marks the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized this admired lunch long ago. Just reflecting on the day, I thought I would take a moment to let you know my all-time favorite in honor of the occasion. The New Orleans style hot Roast Beef [...]

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Soup to No Nuts…or Seeds

October 26, 2011
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I’ve always looked forward to the time-honored tradition of carving pumpkins with my family every fall for Halloween and then toasting all of the seeds we’ve plundered from the pumpkin.  It’s second in spirit only to gathering with the family to decorate the Christmas tree.  Unfortunately, while Christmas goodies never disappoint, home roasted pumpkin seeds [...]

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