Most people aren’t familiar with Cajun food these days and that’s too bad. Cajun food should enjoy the recognition it deserves. Not only is this the only cuisine that’s distinctly American, but it could be one of the world’s classic cuisines. Before I give you the descriptions, let me give you a little history. The ...
When looking for a great hotdog or the world’s best pizza, Chicago is often at the top of the list. Most people don’t look to the windy city for great Cajun food, but it’s there if you know where to look. Cajun food is unique to the southern United States (Louisiana especially) and can range ...
Cajun cooking seems like a delectable treat you can only have if you go to south Louisiana. But that is not so. There are a few secrets to Cajun cooking that when revealed anyone anywhere can create fabulous gumbos, stews and ettouffes. First you make a roux. Roux is pronounced “roo”. Roux is the base ...
Making good gumbo is a skill.It takes time,patience, and a real passion for cooking. This is a family recipe handed down by my grandmother Mrs. Ruth Abney of Mississippi and there is no better gumbo anywhere. The key to getting this right is getting the roux right. A good tip, is that if you think ...
Cajun cuisine is not the first food that comes to mind when thinking of Chicago, but the rustic country Southern cooking is available in restaurants in the city and in the suburbs. Louisiana is famed for delicious cuisine, particularly Creole and Cajun. The difference between the two styles is that Creole was the food of ...
Hoboken, New Jersey is chiefly known for being the birthplace of Frank Sinatra and baseball. But Hoboken also boasts some of the best dining experiences this side of the Hudson River. In its one square mile, Hoboken has a lot of restaurants, some outstanding and some not so outstanding. I’ll guide you to those restaurants ...
The area is now being rebuilt after it was distructed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but in the year 1972, the town of Arabi, Louisiana became the home of Al Copeland’s “Chicken on the Run” business. Business wasn’t going well at his restaurant, and it was really no surprise why. Al Copeland main’s menu was ...
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