The season is almost over, let’s celebrate, it’s time to pinch tails and such heads.  Crawfish season or the best time to find big juicy crawfish is February through May. It’s my birthday, and I am celebrating. PINCH’IN TAILS AND SUCKING HEADS 50-60 live crawfish, cleaned, 1/2 pound fresh green beans, 8 ears of yellow…

My brother Floyd drinks at least one beer daily.  He says drinking beer is how he contributes to the world by saving water for the rest of us. I am thanking my brother today for his charitable contributions by making BEER BREAD for him! UNCLE FLOYD BEER BREAD 3 cups self-rising flour,  1/4 tablespoon raw…

As a kid, I remember going to Amite, Louisiana, for summer vacation. The Town of Amite City, commonly just called Amite, lies at the intersection of I-55 and Hwy. 16.  Amite is halfway between New Orleans, LA, and Jackson, MS.  What I remember most about Amite were the big black pots in the front yard…

When you are self quarantined, what treat makes your mouth and tummy say, “I want that”? Well, the answer is Rice  Krispies Treats.  These treats have brought a many of yums to tummies young and old.  Here’s a little culinary history; in 1939, a Michigan Campfire Girl leader and Mildred Day, a Kellogg employee, made…

We implemented Decoration Day when we began to honor Union and the Confederate soldiers who died during the American Civil War. In the 1900s, we started to celebrate and honor all soldiers who died while serving in the military. In 1967 the name changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.  Memorial Day became an official…

JACQUE ROSES’ STUFFED PINEAPPLE BOAT PINEAPPLE SALSA 1 pineapple cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the pineapple flesh.  Chop up the pineapple, dump the pineapple flesh, about into a bowl. Add the juice of 2 limes and the zest of 1 lime, 1/4 cup red onions, chopped, 1/4 cup red and yellow bell pepper, chopped,…

HOT OIL AND CORNMEAL PAIR WELL WITH OKRA Okra has been around a long time, dating back some 3,000 years.  Okra is high in vitamin C, K, and folate content.  Eating okra can help you stabilize your blood sugar, help you with digestion, and will control the rate at which sugar is absorbed, which helps…

My niece Octavia (Buck Wild) share her recipe with us.  She is an excellent cook.  This recipe is relatively inexpensive along with being easy and quick to make.  You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry now. 1 ( 15.25 oz.) box white cake mix, 1/2 cup oil, 1 (12 oz.) can pineapple soda,…

Purple hull peas are part of the black-eye peas family.  The purple hull pea gets its name from its look, they are long, thin, and purple in color.  These peas have a unique sweet and nutty flavor. PURPLE HULL PEAS OR FIELD PEAS The first thing we are going to do is shell the peas. …

Dreamy Cream Sauces are an excellent addition to any dish from appetizers to desserts.  I teach these sauces at my couple’s cooking class.  Here are two (2) of my favorite couple’s cream dreams. ALFREDO SAUCE In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter.  Add 2 minced garlic clove, 2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon…

WHAT’S YOUR SIGN?  MY SIGN IS CHICKEN! Today I am going to teach you how to cut up a whole chicken. Get out your cutting board, a sharp knife, and the chicken.  Remove the innards ( heart, neck, gizzard) and any extra fat from the chicken.  Cut the skin and flesh between the legs and body…