Crawfish Etouffee
Ingredients:
1 lb. crawfish tails(peeled)
1 stick margarine
1 Tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion(chopped)
1/2 bell pepper(chopped)
2 cloves garlic(minced)
3 drops Tabasco
2 cups water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 bay leaves
Parsley

Directions:
Melt margarine in deep, thick aluminum frying pan.(Do not use cast iron
pot.) Add crawfish tails to margarine. Season with paprika, salt and
pepper. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Remove crawfish from margarine. Set aside.
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and Tabasco to pot used to cook crawfish.
Saute 10 minutes. Return crawfish to pot. Add water. Simmer 5
minutes.remove 1/2 cup liquid from pot. Blend cornstarch into liquid.
Return to pot. Add bay leaves. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until
crawfish tails are tender. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serves 4. Serve over hot rice.

I usually use boiled crawfish that has been cooked in crab-boil. And
after I dehead and peel the crawfish, I boil the head and shells in
water to get a nice broth in place of plain water. So my crawfish
etouffee can be quite spicy.

It must be a ladies rum party! Party on ladies.

On their first visit to the modern world, an Amish boy and his father
were visiting a mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw,
but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and back
together again.

The boy asked his father, "What is this, Father?"

The father [never having seen an elevator] responded "Son, I have never
seen anything like this in my life, I don't know what it is."

While the boy and his father were watching wide-eyed, an old lady in a
wheel chair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The
walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room.

The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of
lights with numbers above the walls light up. They continued to watch
the circles light up in the reverse direction.

The walls opened up again and a beautiful 24-year-old woman stepped out.

The father said to his son, "Go get your mother."

You just had a rum-on!

What rum can do, it can make you a little light headed, warm the inside,
and cheer you up for sure.

Cheers!

A man was driving home from work one evening whenhe suddenly realized
that it was his daughter's birthday and he hadn't yet bought her a gift.
So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales
clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?"

The sales clerk replied in a condescending tone, "Which Barbie? We have
Barbie Goes to the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95,
Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95,
Barbie Goes Nightclubing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00."

The overwhelmed man asked, "Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.00 and all
the others are only $19.95?"

"That's obvious!" said the sales clerk. "Divorce Barbie comes with Ken's
house, Ken's car, Ken's boat, and Ken's furniture.

Okay the Jamaican Rum Punch is ready, here is the list of what is in it
enjoy!

Scale ingredients to servings
1 cup 151 rum
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup coconut rum
2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
2 1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tbsp grenadine syrup
ice cubes

Mix all ingredients together in a blender or punch bowl. Pour over ice
cubes in any type of glass.

Enjoy!

Alligator Balls Recipe

1 lb Chopped alligator meat
1 Egg
1 tb Finely chopped onions
1 tb Finely chopped celery
1 tb Finely chopped parsley
2 tb Finely chopped shallots
2 ts Lemon pepper
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Bread crumbs
1 c Cooking oil
Flour to dredge

Combine all ingredients, form 1 inch diameter balls, allow to set one
hour. Dredge in flour and fry till brown. Serve hot.

Hello, welcome to the JSH. There are many pleasant people on this site
to become friend with.

MAY


Apr 26 - Sun 6
Fat City Soiree
Cloutier Forest Trail, at Harrison Avenue and Marconi Drive.
504-723-3638
Jazzfest camping with crafts, a crawfish boil and evening music.


Thu 3
Chaz Fest
The Truckfarm, 3020 St. Claude. Ave. www.chazfestival.com
Live music from several great bands, down in the 9th ward.


Fri 4 - Sun 6

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (week 2)
Perphaps the greatest celebration of Louisiana music and culture,
JazzFest is always a thrill with its all-star line-up of musical guests,
both local and national.

• More JazzFest


Fri 4 - Sun 6
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Breaux Bridge, Parc Hardy. 337-332-6655 www.bbcrawfest.com
Cajun and zydeco music, crawfish races, crawfish-eating and -cooking
contests, food, cooking demonstrations, crafts, rides.

Thibodaux Firemen's Fair
Thibodaux, Fairgrounds, Tiger Drive. 985-448-1753
Family fair with entertainment, parade, food and rides.

Cajun Fun Fest
New Iberia, Catholic High School. 337-364-1253 or 888-9-IBERIA
Cajun food, crafts, music and rides.


Sat 5
Bonne Terre Garden Fair
Houma, Southdown Plantation. 985-851-0154, 985-448-3412
Garden-themed art show, concessions, kids activities, garden seminars
and demonstrations, museum tours.


Sat 5 - Sun 6
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Tomato Festival
Chalmette, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, 2305 Fenelon St.
504-909-4784, 504-583-0746
Food, rides, music and games.


Fri 11 - Sat 12
Pecan Ridge Spring Bluegrass Festival
Jackson, Pecan Ridge Park, Louisiana 952. 225-634-7155
Bluegrass and gospel music, crafts and concessions.


Thu 10 - Sun 13
Cochon de Lait Festival
Mansura, downtown. 318-964-2152
Food including roasted pig, a street dance, boudin-eating and
beer-drinking contests, kids games, crafts.


Fri 11 - Sun 20
Music at Madewood
Napoleonville, Madewood Plantation House, 4250 Louisiana 308.
985-369-7151
Classical, gospel and old-time music; music programs for kids; dinners;
and tours and museum open houses in Donaldsonville. Chick here for more
information.


Sat 12
Louisiana Cajun Culture & Music Festival
Eunice, Northwest Community Center. 337-457-5601, 337-457-2327
Cajun music and food.

Cajun Food Fest & 5K Run for Excellence
Houma, downtown. 985-868-5881
Open to runners, joggers, walkers. Food, music after the race.

Gretna Arts & Crafts Festival
Gretna, Huey P. Long Avenue at Sixth Street. 504-341-5745
Crafts, cooking demonstrations, kids activities, book signings and a
German beer garden.


Fri 18 - Sun 20
Cankton Wagon Festival & Trail Ride
Cankton, City Park. 337-896-5509 www.cajuntravel.comTrail rides, music
and food.


Wed 23 - Sun 27
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
New Orleans, several downtown locations. 504-529-WINE www.nowfe.com
Vintner dinners at local restaurants, grand tastings, wine and food
seminars.


Thr 25 - Sun 27
Jambalaya Festival
Gonzales, Irma Boulevard. 800-680-3208, 225-647-2937
Festival with "World Jambalaya Cook-Off," music and stage shows and
rides.


Thu 24 - Jun 3
Cajun Heartland State Fair
Lafayette, Cajundome. 337-265-2100 www.cajundome.com
Giant rides, music, food, petting zoo and demonstrations.


Fri 25
Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival
Belle Chasse, Louisiana Medal of Honor Park, 1292 Barriere Road.
504-394-6328
Crafts, food, games, rides, pirogue and road races, music, produce.


Fri 25 - Sun 27
Greek Festival
New Orleans, Hellenic Cultural Center, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
504-282-0259 www.greekfestnola.com
Greek food, dancing, kids activities, 5K race, music and a gift shop.


Sat 26
Eco Fest
Ville Platte, Chicot State Park. 888-677-6100
Environmental exhibits, games and nature programs.


Mon 28
Swamp Pop Music Festival
Robert, Hidden Oaks Family Campground. 985-345-9244
Music and food.

For posting festivals and events occurring throughout the year in
different parts of Louisiana. Phone numbers listed in case you are in
the area and would like more information. These are great events to
bring a date, to meet people at, or just to enjoy when visiting.



APRIL


Thu 19 - Sat 21
Great Southern Bluegrass Festival
Angie, Great Southern RV Park, off Louisiana 21. 985-986-8411
Continuous bluegrass music, food, crafts.


Fri 20 - Sat 21
Bayou Teche Bear Festival
Downtown Franklin. 800-256-2931 www.bayoutechebearfest.org
Celebrate the Louisiana black bear with food, crafts, educational
seminars, art exhibits, kids activities and music.

Art At The Park
Christ Episcopal School campus, Christwood Boulevard, Covington.
985-892-9156
Family arts celebration with hands-on activities for kids, food and
performers.


Fri 20 - Sun 22
LIHA Spring Powwow
Hidden Oaks Campground, Robert.985-345-9244
American Indian celebration with dancing, drumming, native crafts and
food.

Lockport Food Festival
Lockport, Church Street and Crescent Avenue. 985-532-3117
Boucherie, folklore demonstrations, rides, food, music and car show.

Christ the King Parish Fair
Terrytown, 535 Deerfield Road. 504-361-5225
Food, games, prizes, silent auction, bands, entertainment and the
"Katrina Couldn't Get Our Goat" Competition.


Sat 21
International Cajun Joke Telling Contest
Opelousas, Yambilee building. 337-942-2682, 337-942-5666
Celebration of Cajun humor with state champions, music and a dinner.

Hospice Foundation of the South Crawfish Cook-Off
Slidell, Fritchie Park. 985-643-5470
Team crawfish-cooking competition with music and games.


Sat 21 - Sun 22
Potpourri Festival
Westwego, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School. 504-341-9505
Music, food, kids games, crafts, auction and baby contest.

Slidell Spring Antique District Street Fair
Slidell, Olde Towne. 985-641-6316
Antiques, collectibles, food and crafts.


Sat 21 - Sun 22
Angola Spring Rodeo & Arts and Crafts Fest
Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola. 225-655-4411
Inmate rodeo, crafts, food.


Sun 22
Baton Rouge Earth Day
Baton Rouge, downtown, North Boulevard. 225-273-2485, 800-LA-ROUGE
Largest environmental education festival in the South, with music, food,
a recycling fair, kids activities, earth art.


Wed 25
Spring Heritage Festival
Destrehan, Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road. 985-764-9315
Child-friendly festival with folklore, hands-on activities and
entertainment.


Wed 25 - Sun 29
Festival Internationale de Louisiane
Lafayette, downtown. 337-232-8086 www.festivalinternational.com
Largest Francophone celebration in the country, with music, art
exhibits, dance, theater, film, lectures, workshops and kids festival.


Fri 27
Larose Family Fun Festival
Larose Regional Park and Civic Center. 985-693-7355
Music, dance contests, family fishing rodeo, line dancing, motorcycle
and car shows, rides, food and sporting events. Sunday is Heritage
Sunday, dedicated to Louisiana music and folk arts.


Fri 27 - Sun 29

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (week 1)
New Orleans, Fair Grounds racetrack, 1751 Gentilly Blvd. 504-522-4786
Music, contemporary and traditional crafts, food, educational workshops.

• More JazzFest

Etouffee Festival
Arnaudville, Little Flower School Grounds. 337-754-5912
www.cajuntravel.comCrawfish, shrimp, potato, cabbage and chicken
etouffees, rides, music, pageants and games.

Festival de la Prairie
Prairieville, St. John the Evangelist Church. 225-673-8307
Family entertainment, rides, games, plant sale, Cajun food.

Independence Italian Festival
Independence, Mater Dolorosa School. 800-542-7520, 985-878-3960
Italian food, music, a parade, cultural exhibits, rides and games.

Visitation of Our Lady Cajun Festival
3520 Ames Blvd., Marrero. 504-347-3377
Games, Cajun food, music and entertainment.


Fri 27 - Sun 29
Cajun Woodstock
Church Point, City Park. 337-280-8710
Food, music, poker run, kids activities and costume contests to benefit
St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Brother Martin Crusader Cajunfest
4401 Elysian Fields Ave. 504-286-8200
Food, crafts, games, raffles and music.


Sat 28
Blessing on the Bayou Festival
Westwego. Laroussini Street and the floodwall of Bayou Segnette.
504-340-0718
Boat blessing, decorated boat contest, food, crafts and music.

Denham Springs Spring Fest
Denham Springs, downtown. 225-665-4666
Crafts, food, kids village, entertainment.


Sun 29
Laurel Valley Spring Heritage Festival
Thibodaux, Laurel Valley Village Store, Louisiana 308. 985-447-5216
Working antique farm machinery, crafts, 9 a.m.-5.

CFMA Cajun Day
Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Community Center, N. Jefferson Avenue.
225-336-2423
Celebration of Cajun culture with music, dancing and food. Sponsored by
the Cajun French Music Association.

Lisa sorry to hear that, I have been in a couple of auto accidents. I
hope they ex-rayed your back and neck. Take it easy, hope you heal soon.

I love you all......if that scares you go ahead and run. I have a love
of all people. Okay now run faster if you going to run everytime the
word love comes up, because it is often used to describe the many
different ways we feel about people. You love your parents one way, you
love a friend another, you your children another, your home another,
your pet another, etc..

Purplecat, you sound like you need to take yourself out on a date. Get
out of the house, go have dinner or to a movie. Decide which day or
night, then go through the routine of preparing for a date. Tell
yourself you are going to have fun and just do it. Why think inside of
the box that you can only have a date if it is with someone else? Get to
know yourself and the places you like on your own. You might meet
someone out there, or you might just have a nice night without the
anxiety of whether you should invite someone in or not. Start thinking
as me, myself, and I, instead of how lonesome I am.

Big hug, kiss, and may you discover something new about yourself, that
you can be fun to be with even by yourself.

For those who want something that is cool and refreshing during the
summer months. Here is a one from Weight Watchers:

Frozen Mango-Lime Mousse

The tropical flavors of mango and lime make this the perfect
choice to follow a spicy Mexican or Caribbean entree.

Makes 4 Servings

2 medium mangoes (10 ounces each), pared, pitted and cut
into 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk

In food processor or blender, combine mangoes, ricotta
cheese, sugar, juice and the zest.
Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let
stand 2 minutes, until softened. Pour into food processor.
In small saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Pour into food
processor; puree until smooth.
Into each of four 8-ounce freezer-safe dishes pour one-
fourth of the mango mixture; cover with plastic wrap.
Freeze about 2 hours, until set.

EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/4 Milk, 1 1/4 Fruits, 1/2
Protein, 45 Optional Calories

PER SERVING: 189 Calories, 8 g Protein, 3 g Fat, 35 g
Carbohydrate, 75 mg Sodium, 12 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Dietary
Fiber

That is cute the foreign student know his history for
sure.

Lola a beautiful Mexican girl fell in love with Chico and wanted to
marry him. She finally decided to tell her papa to wed her to Chico.

Papa felt uncomfortable and told her, "Daughter Lola, please find
another one. Your Mother does not know this, but Chico is related to you
as half-brother."

So Lola cried and soon found another boy Enrico to marry. Again Papa
felt uncomfortable and told her, "Daughter Lola, please find yet another
one. Your Mother does not know this, but Enrico is also related to you
as half-brother."

Whimpering Lola went to her mama. Wise Mama comforted and advised her,
"Darling daughter Lola, do what makes you happy. Marry Chico or Enrico,
your Father does not know this, but you are not related to Papa."

To have belief to have hope, and to have hope is to have faith. We are
all different with a different set of beliefs. Some believe in God,
which is called many different names depending upon which religion you
follow. Some believe in their higher power, whether they are atheist or
not. Some believe in the universe. When we take a look at our basic set
of laws that we follow, the same that have been followed centuries, and
most of this law are written in the bible as commandments. The question
should be, why is their so much separation in this world, when we
basically follow the same set of rules!

Don't you ladies know every man is hot, but it is which ever one you are
talking to at the moment that is the hottest. So guys you see you are
all the hottest at one time or another! Kisses and hugs to you all.

Hey Len, I am glad you decided to take a look see. It is a very nice
place. A lot of great people. Welcome to the neighborhood!