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heading1The Cajun Way
   
Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice became a popular Monday dish in old New Orleans.  Mondays were wash days and red beans could simmer on the stove while the women washed clothes.

 

You'll find many restaurants in Cajun Louisiana offer red beans and rice with sausage on the side as a Monday lunch special still today.

 

Red Beans and Rice 

 

1 lb. red kidney beans 

1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
3 links smoked sausage, sliced
4 tbsp. oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 large bay leaves

 

Rinse and sort beans. Cover beans with water and cook over low fire.  

 

Boil smoked ham hocks in another pot of boiling water for about 15 minutes.  Set aside.

 

In skillet, saut� onion, garlic, parsley and celery in oil. Add to beans. Add sausage, ham hock, bay leaves, salt and pepper to beans. Boil gently, stirring occasionally for about 1-1/2 hours, or until tender. Add water while cooking if necessary.

 

Serve with hot Louisiana rice.

 
heading2Cajun Coast Travel    HOUMA, LOUISIANA
   
Regional Military Museum

 

Regional Military Museum

 

Dedicated to the brave men and women who have defended our great nation throughout its history, the Regional Military Museum is a constantly growing collection of military memorabilia and artifacts. Veteran volunteers give you first-hand accounts on a tour through America's military history. The knowledgeable tour guide brings life to the memories and artifacts of wars that American soldiers have fought in.

 

The museum and grounds are filled with military machinery and vehicles (that still run) and heavy artillery and weapons (that really fire). It has a vast collection of authentic uniforms from all branches of the military that are sometimes borrowed to be used in Hollywood movies.

 

A showpiece in the museum is a Twin Commander Model 680, better known as Airforce 1, which President Dwight D. Eisenhower often used for short trips or to small airports. The Commander-in-Chief often flew the plane himself. Nicholls State University students completed a history of the plane and flight log that is also on display at the museum.

 

The museum is constantly expanding and updating its collections so each visit brings a new perspective into the sacrifices made by our brave men and women of the armed forces.

 

What Cajun Daughters Love about the Regional Military Museum:  Volunteers are true American heros that share their own personal experiences and have a wealth of knowledge of the museum's military inventory. 

 

Regional Military Museum

1154 Barrow Street

Houma, Louisiana

http://regionalmilitarymuseum.com

 

 

Jolly Inn Cajun Cafe 

Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�

 

Just down the road from the military museum, you'll find real Cajun-style cooking at the Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�. The menu, written in English and Cajun French, consists of the poboys and seafood platters that you'll find at the typical Cajun restaurant.

 

We were served our delicious poboys by friendly and accommodating staff in the large dining area decorated with old fishing memorabilia and photographs of local interest. The wooden dance floor and bandstand suggests that food isn't the only thing served at the Jolly Inn. On Friday nights and Sunday afternoons you can kick up your heels to live Cajun-Zydeco music!

 

The caf� gets its authenticity from Cajun owner, Werlien Prosperie, who was born on a houseboat in Montegut on the same Bayou Terrebonne that winds through the heart of Houma on its way to the gulf. He and his 5-piece band, Couche Couche, are among the Cajun musicians that provide music for the lively Cajun dances.

 

For authentic Cajun music and food, the Jolly Inn Cajun Caf� is the place to be.

 

What Cajun Daughters Love about the Jolly Inn:  It's a true Cajun experience!

 

Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�

1507 Barrow Street

Houma, Louisiana

985-872-6114

www.thejollyinn.com

 

heading3Hey Boudreaux! 

 

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door.
   
Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote 'Revelation 3:20' on the back of it and stuck it in the door.
 
When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, 'Genesis 3:10.'
 
Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock.' Genesis 3:10 reads, 'I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked.'

 

heading4Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Heartstrings & Angel Wings 
4th Annual Gumbo Cook-off 
Henderson, Louisiana

Enjoy live music and good food at the 4th annual Gumbo Cook-off. You can also buy raffle tickets and bid at a silent auction. Heartstrings & Angel Wings is a non-profit organization that handmakes clothing for premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Their annual Gumbo Cook-off raises money to help with this project.  

 

Saturday, March 10

Henry Guidry Memorial Park

Henderson, Louisiana

www.heartstringsandangelwings.org

 

Events are subject to change without notice.  It is best to confirm dates before making travel plans.

 

 

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