I married a woman who can’t cook. I knew; I’ve know it for more than 10 years. I must confess, it’s made me a better chef. She keeps me grounded. For our anniversary, I make her favorite: meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Let’s just say that I was quite surprised one day when she came home, ...
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 ...
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the lesser known – yet most effective – types of bariatric surgery available for severely overweight people. It ranks near the top of the list when it comes to how much weight patients lose – and keep off – afterward. Patients have two options when it comes Roux-en-Y ...
I have a family friend who recently underwent gastric bypass surgery. Thankfully she made it safely through the operation and is now recovering at home. While I wish her all the best in her battle against obesity, I began to wonder if there was something less invasive that she could have done. No; I don’t ...
There are few things better during the holidays than hot gravy on buttery mashed potatoes, thick gravy spooned over turkey at Thanksgiving, or homemade gravy ladled over cornbread stuffing. Although there are many varieties of store-bought gravy on the market, nothing tastes quite like homemade. People tend to think homemade gravy is a difficult task, ...
Roux-en-Y (often abbreviated as RNY) is generally considered the “gold standard” for weight loss surgery and has been performed in various forms for over 40 years. The surgery process usually begins 2 weeks before your surgery date with a prescribed liquid diet. These 2 weeks leading up to your surgery date will be both mentally ...
After living in Louisiana for more than 15 years, the fabulous foods of Cajun country have embeded their flavors deep in the hearts of our family. Many delicious recipes made their way to the table and like any culture certain dishes come to mind when tempuratures take a slight dip and the leaves begin to ...
La Roux is an English electropop band that is comprised of Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid. The duo showcases a unique sound and a fresh image that has drawn a growing base of fans. Elly Jackson has gained comparison to Lady Gaga, and I’m here to tell you that La Roux is definitely not the ...
Do you know how to make a basic white sauce? If not, do you want to learn how to make one? If so, I can help. In my experience, there are two ways to prepare a basic white sauce. The first method involves making a roux. The second method is referred to as blending. It ...
