Saturday, October 02, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Polk Salad Annie (song)
The last time I cooked-up some poke salad was in 1992 in Nash, Texas. Wish I had me a mess of 'em right now. The leaves are poisonous so proper preparation is required. You must boil only the young tender leaves three different times for 5 minutes while discarding the liquid each time. If you do prepare poke salad please take extreme caution.
Song by Tony Joe White (1969)
Poke Weed and Berries Photo Source: Wikipedia
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| Poke Weed and Berries |
Song by Tony Joe White (1969)
Poke Weed and Berries Photo Source: Wikipedia
Thursday, September 09, 2010
The Wal-Mart Shopping List (Cajun Humor)
Audio
Background Music: "Dan La Louisiane" by Al Berard and The Basin Brothers
Thursday, August 19, 2010
RealCajunCooking.com Gets Top Billing
Best Cajun Southern Food Blogs
Good News! On August 18, 2010 RealCajunCooking.com garnered the top spot of the Best Cajun Southern Food Blogs by the Culinary Arts College.
It feels absolutely great to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. Perhaps all of this hard work is finally paying off after all? And, we owe it all to you. Thanks!... and please visit us often.
Link: Culinary Arts College
Ahheee!!
Good News! On August 18, 2010 RealCajunCooking.com garnered the top spot of the Best Cajun Southern Food Blogs by the Culinary Arts College.
It feels absolutely great to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. Perhaps all of this hard work is finally paying off after all? And, we owe it all to you. Thanks!... and please visit us often.
Link: Culinary Arts College
Ahheee!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Health Benefits of Prunes (dried plum)
More Than a Laxative
All my life I looked at prunes as an "old-folk" food.
The thought of prunes conjured-up images of the elderly with problematic digestive systems and consuming dried plums was a way to help out with these minor problems (like constipation, for example).
Prunes are far from being an old-folk remedy. Prunes are good for everyone.
Prunes are a rich source of dietary fiber and a naturally fat-free source of antioxidants and chocked full of vitamins, including vitamin A and C, potassium, as well as a little iron thrown-in for good measure.
They are great for snacking; for baking cookies, breads and muffins; for cereal toppings; and, prunes are good for making your own trail mixes and salads.
For me, prunes are a handy way of suppressing my appetite. They don't need to be refrigerated as long as they are sealed in an air-tight ziploc bag.
I keep a bag of dried plums on the night stand next to my bed just in case I get a snack attack.
So, the next time you hear someone tell you that prunes are for old folks only ... well, you can tell them they are just plum crazy.
In the Kitchen
Old-Fashioned Prune Cake with Hot Buttermilk Glaze
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly mist a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Set the pan aside.
Place the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, cinnamon, and allspice in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter should look thick and well blended. Fold in the chopped prunes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pan in the oven.
Bake the cake until it is golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 32 to 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the Hot Buttermilk Glaze.
Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a toothpick or wooden skewer and pour the hot glaze over the top, a little at a time, spreading the glaze out with a spoon to reach all edges of the cake. Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes more before cutting it into squares and serving.
Store this cake, covered in aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight on the counter before serving.
Bon Appetit! Ahheee!!
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| Prunes (dried plums) |
The thought of prunes conjured-up images of the elderly with problematic digestive systems and consuming dried plums was a way to help out with these minor problems (like constipation, for example).
Prunes are far from being an old-folk remedy. Prunes are good for everyone.
Prunes are a rich source of dietary fiber and a naturally fat-free source of antioxidants and chocked full of vitamins, including vitamin A and C, potassium, as well as a little iron thrown-in for good measure.
They are great for snacking; for baking cookies, breads and muffins; for cereal toppings; and, prunes are good for making your own trail mixes and salads.
For me, prunes are a handy way of suppressing my appetite. They don't need to be refrigerated as long as they are sealed in an air-tight ziploc bag.
I keep a bag of dried plums on the night stand next to my bed just in case I get a snack attack.
So, the next time you hear someone tell you that prunes are for old folks only ... well, you can tell them they are just plum crazy.
In the Kitchen
Old-Fashioned Prune Cake with Hot Buttermilk Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 package (18.25-ounces) yellow cake mix with pudding
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil such as Canola or other vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
Directions
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly mist a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Set the pan aside.
Place the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, cinnamon, and allspice in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter should look thick and well blended. Fold in the chopped prunes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pan in the oven.
Bake the cake until it is golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 32 to 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the Hot Buttermilk Glaze.
Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a toothpick or wooden skewer and pour the hot glaze over the top, a little at a time, spreading the glaze out with a spoon to reach all edges of the cake. Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes more before cutting it into squares and serving.
Store this cake, covered in aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight on the counter before serving.
Bon Appetit! Ahheee!!
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