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Mardi Gras 2015 {Meat Pies}

Mardi Gras 2015 {Meat Pies} by Michelle M

Only 20 days until Mardi Gras 2015.Parades haven't started quite yet.They don't start in New Orleans until Jan 31. In Cajun country/Acadiana it's not until Feb 7.My first event isn't until Feb 1...a Courir de Mardi Gras & Bal du Dimanche at Vermilionville in Lafayette, LAWanna know a secret?I'm not feelin' it just yet.I like a late…

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See Ya in the Gumbo # 168 {potluck}

See Ya in the Gumbo # 168 {potluck} by Michelle M

Welcome to another See Ya in the Gumbo Pot LuckMy great grandpa said See ya in the gumbo!instead of "good-bye."It means see ya out there in the mix.Gumbo is a mix of various ingredients.And no two people make it the same way.To "make a gumbo" means much more than cooking. When someone says "I'm making a gumbo," it means family and…

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Winter Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad by Michelle M

Since it's January, I guess I'm supposed to be all resolutions and healthy food and big changes and crap.But the truth is I'm really all:when's it gettin' to warming up so I can chunk some greasy burgers on the grill?(and top them with cheese)Forget change and new beginnings. I always, always crave salty, greasy, full fat, cheesy…

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See Ya in the Gumbo # 167 {potluck}

See Ya in the Gumbo # 167 {potluck} by Michelle M

29 days until Mardi Gras.It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the worlduntil he has seen Edinburgh;and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United Statesuntil he has seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.~Mark TwainMy great grandpa said See ya in the gumbo!instead of "good-bye."It means see ya out there in the…

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See Ya in the Gumbo # 166 {potluck}

See Ya in the Gumbo # 166 {potluck} by Michelle M

Saw this on a t-shirt recently:Louisiana...We're not all drunk Cajun wackos,but that's our tourism campaignMy great grandpa said See ya in the gumbo!instead of "good-bye."It means see ya out there in the mix.Gumbo is a mix of various ingredients.And no two people make it the same way.To "make a gumbo" means much more than cooking.…

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It's a Party Down Here {Top 10 Party Recipes of 2014}

It's a Party Down Here {Top 10 Party Recipes of 2014} by Michelle M

I admit it.I'm a sucker for those "Year in Review" segmentshighlighting the best songs, best books, best movies, and best moments of the past year.Of course, I've usually never heard the songs,read the books,or seen the movies.But when it comes to laissez les bons temps rouler...over the past year, apparently I had it covered!Out of…

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See Ya in the Gumbo # 165 {potluck}

See Ya in the Gumbo # 165 {potluck} by Michelle M

Welcome to the first See Ya in the Gumbo of 2015!My great grandpa said See ya in the gumbo!instead of "good-bye."It means see ya out there in the mix.Gumbo is a mix of various ingredients.And no two people make it the same way.To "make a gumbo" means much more than cooking. When someone says "I'm making a gumbo," it means family and…

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Happy 2015 {Grandma Buhler's Eggnog}

Happy 2015 {Grandma Buhler's Eggnog} by Michelle M

For some reason or another, New Year's Eve has always been filled with family traditions.Growing up, there was a New Year's Eve party with my dad's side of the family. I always looked forward to it. It was a chance to see cousins who lived in Texas--we only saw them once a year. It was a chance for shooting pool in my dad's aunt's…

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See Ya in the Gumbo # 164 {potluck}

See Ya in the Gumbo # 164 {potluck} by Michelle M

Wishing you the best in 2015!My great grandpa said See ya in the gumbo!instead of "good-bye."It means see ya out there in the mix.Gumbo is a mix of various ingredients.And no two people make it the same way.To "make a gumbo" means much more than cooking. When someone says "I'm making a gumbo," it means family and friends are…

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French Onion Soup Rolls

French Onion Soup Rolls by Michelle M

Homemade breadstudded with caramelized onionand topped with melty Gruyere(because I don't like Swiss cheese).Classic flavors of French Onion Soup in soft, fluffy bread.These French Onion Soup Rolls were so good, I froze half of the dough to make for Christmas dinner.While still-warm homemade rolls sound good, these rolls actually…

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