Canning

Sugarless Fig/Pear Preserves

Everyone knows Cajuns love their figs. Diabetes is unfortunately a problem in Cajun Country, therefore regular processed figs should not…

September 8, 2005

Freezing Corn

Vegetables seem to ripen at the same time; here is a freezing method that will allow you to enjoy your…

August 1, 2005

Deep Fried Pickles

Many Cajuns grew up eating this appetizer at the Cock of the Walk Restaurant on Johnston Street in Lafayette before…

January 21, 2005
Pickled Beans

Pickled Beans

Green beans have many common names - string beans, pole beans, snap beans just to name a few. Two of…

January 20, 2005

Cucumber Cabbage Chow Chow

Maw-Maw likes to call this one Hot Dog Relish. Many refer to chow-chow as a catch-all term for any vegetable…

January 19, 2005

Fig Syrup

This homemade fig syrup made from fresh figs is so good with pancakes, biscuits and waffles. Ces't Bon!! Make extra…

September 18, 2004

Watermelon Rind Preserves

During watermelon season, my Mom would take the rind and cook preserves for us and serve it up with fresh…

July 16, 2004

Priscilla’s Bread and Butter Pickles

When you have loads of fresh cucumbers and can't eat them all up, pickle them using this easy recipe.

July 22, 2003