To repel rabbits and raccoons, grind hot cayenne pepper pods in a food chopper or blender; add half a tablespoon of soap powder; add an equal amount of water. Strain through a cloth, and spray on plants. Or try sprinkling prepared cayenne pepper on the silks of growing corn.
When canning or freezing hot peppers or cutting up fresh ones for everyday use, save and dry the seeds to add a touch of hot flavor to homemade chili, pizza, and spaghetti. To dry the seeds, simply spread them on paper-towel-covered newspapers or terry towels, or on pans in a warm airy spot. Store in jars. As you probably know, a few of these hot flakes go a long way.
My friend and I spent the weekend in St. Martin Parish, where we stayed at the Bayou Cabins in Breaux Bridge (home of the Crawfish Festival) and visited Avery Island, Rip Van Winkle Gardens, the Evangeline Oak and Shadows-On-The Teche plantation home. We couldn't pass up the chance to eat at the world-famous Mulate's and it was every bit as great as we had heard. Fabulous food and great Cajun music. We were only sorry our trip was for just 3 days. Want to know more? E-mail me!
Today their catalog includes 17 injectable sauces, seasoning blend, cookbooks and frying and grilling equipment. Sauce flavors include the two original recipes, Creole butter and Creole garlic, along with roasted garlic, teriyaki and honey, red wine and rosemary garlic.
At a Southern zoo they have a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with the recipe.
I-55 North, Exit 15
Manchac, La. 70421
504-386-6666
Original Wood Relief Paintings
Artist A.B. Crochet combines two mediums in his creations - sculpture and painting. The sculpture phase of his work is bas-relief on cypress, pine and tupelo gum. Painting is rendered in vivid acrylic colors that are applied in thin washes - much as a watercolorist does. This allows the carving to be unmistakably wood. The result is what he terms wood-relief paintings.
The artist uses a variety of hand chisels for all of his bas-relief carvings. He is self-taught and developed the technique while teaching art at the high school level. He retired in 1979 to pursue a career as a professional artist. He has created thousands of works - all originals. He is constantly looking for old cypress wood which he utilizes for all of his custom - made frames.
Crochet's favortie themes reflect his cajun heritage - bayou scenes of early Louisiana. Another favorite theme of the artist - the many graceful antebellum homes that abound along "plantation alley". Baton Rouge is the hub for these lovely homes. Other themes are various wildlife, boats and ships - anything that lends itself toward the third dimension which is characteristic of his work.
The artist accepts commissions from thoughout the United States for picturesque renderings of private homes in wood relief paintings.
He can be contacted at:
A.B. Crochet
9223 Stratton Drive
Baton Rouge, La. 70814
225-925-8616
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