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Gumbo for Non-Purists: A Hodgepodge of Flavor

Gumbo, like any great dish, comes with fervent devotees, each with their own “correct” recipe. With my gumbo I think I’ll probably manage to offend each one of those schools of thought. Not only do I use linguica instead of andouille, I add some homemade chili powder, both okra AND filĂ© powder, and even (*gasp*) [...]

Caught Crab vs. Consumer Crustacean Cakes

A couple of weeks ago, I met up with some friends on a camping trip. We spent the night on a bitterly cold and windy beach in a tent that was better suited for a heated patio. Suffice it to say, it wasn’t my greatest camping adventure. Although I woke up with a crick in [...]

Leftover Sriracha Chicken Vegetable Scramble With Goat Cheese

Waste not, want not. I grew up in a household where my mother always made enough to have leftovers. This served several purposes. First of all, if we ever had any unexpected guests, there was always enough for them (and even if not, we’d find some way to share what we had). Second, it saved [...]