Shrimp Creole and Stuffed Crabs have timeless appeal
Like everyone else, I'm gearing up for the Carnival season. I pulled out a box containing my cache of Mardi Gras decorations: bags of "good" beads, several masks adorned with purple, green and gold faux jewels and plumes, as well...
In the Kitchen with Ken - Shrimp creole
This week we're sticking to our seafood theme and a simple shrimp creole.
Red beans: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history
In both restaurants and homes, red beans and rice on Mondays form a tasty tradition that transcends class, race and age
Senior menu
Monday, Feb. 6 Turkey sandwich Split pea soup Potato salad Tuesday, Feb. 7 Porcupine meatballs Pasta Carrots Cabbage, pear and raisin salad Wednesday, Feb. 8 Creole pork steaks Brussels sprouts Biscuits Tossed salad Thursday, Feb.
Meals on Wheels
The following is the Meals on Wheels menu for Sunday, Jan. 15, through Saturday, Jan. 21. Items for people with diabetes are listed in parentheses.
Subject: Tickets on Sale for WIU Soul Food Festival
The 26th annual Soul Food Festival, sponsored by Western Illinois University's Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) as part of Black History Month festivities, will be held from 1 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, in the University Union Heritage Room. This year's event is themed "Sunday Afternoon Jazz Affair,” featuring Creole cuisine from the ‘Big Easy,’ N'awlins.
Tickets on sale for WIU Soul Food Festival
The 26th annual Soul Food Festival, sponsored by Western Illinois University’s Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) as part of Black History Month festivities, will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, in the University Union Heritage Room. This year’s event is themed “Sunday Afternoon Jazz Affair,” featuring Creole cuisine from the ‘Big Easy,’ New Orleans.
Bring Mardi Gras to Your Table with a Celebration of Food & Family
Bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to your table this season by creating your family’s very own “Big Easy” flavorful and festive celebration. Revel in the true meaning of celebrating Mardi Gras in the comfort of your home, with good music and good friends, as well as a wide-ranging menu, including everything from classic dirty rice to a twist on jambalaya and the traditional King Cake for dessert.
Council shelves report recommending downtown public square at Louis St. parking lot site
City council has shelved a report on the proposed downtown public square, not satisfied with the recommendation to use Louis St. parking lot. Mayor Daryl Bennett pushed council to give staff time to look for other alternatives for a location for a square.[...]