
March 3rd, 2026 You remember that old Cajun greeting from way back when, “Comment les zaricos?” Me either. But apparently that was a common Cajun greeting back in the day. If things were going good you could respond, “Les zaricos est salés.” The green beans are salty and that all is well. If things wasn’t…

February 3, 2025 Remember when Tante would bring that side dish of okra smothered with tomatoes and andouille to family gatherings in the summer? When she told you you had to try a little bite, and you said you didn’t like okra because it was too slimly? And then you looked over at ole Nonc…

January 13th, 2025 You remember when your mawmaw asked what you wanted to go with your rice and gravy? And you said, “Potatoes”. And she said, “Two starches!? I don’t think so.” Well now you get that chance. This dish gives you the gravy/sauce-soaking capacity of two starches cooked into one. We know rice and…