True Grit
cajun pickscanada
(Nov.09.09)
Mardi Gras is two months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a jump-start on our own spicy, Creole fête.
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Spice Up Your Life
A pinch of this kicks up any dish a notch (as our favourite Cajun Chef would say) - and is a no-brainer for adding instant Louisiana flavour.
Cajun Spice, $8. Available at www.thespicetrader.ca
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Bourbon Mellifluous
How to serve that signature oak-aged bourbon? In a smart tumbler embellished with a classic fleur-de-lis, of course.
Double Old Fashioned Glass, US $12. Available at www.frenchquartermarket.com
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Sound Advice
Liven up any party (or evening) with this soundtrack of Cajun funk and soul that’s guaranteed to set the mood.
Saturday Night Fish Fry: New Orleans Funk and Soul, US $23. Available at www.amazon.com
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Pepper Squad
Pay homage to the “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking with a bell pepper shaped casserole (perfect for serving up that batch of jambalaya).
Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron Green Pepper Vegetable Pot, US $68. Available at www.greencookingpots.com
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Hot Stuff
From hushpuppies to collard greens, no Creole meal would be complete without a hefty dash of hot sauce.
Hurricane Sauce, $6. Available at www.southernaccent.com
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