It's Okay To Play With Your Food.

I Guess I Feel That I Was Following My Instincts, And At The Same Time Being Guided By The Best. I Became Totally Intrigued With Louisiana - The People, The Food. It Is A Part Of My Life. Everything That Has Happened For Me Since Moving Here Has Just Been Icing On The Cake.

I Moved To Louisiana To Become The Executive Chef At Commander's Place. And I Must Say I Had Some Encouragement From Friends Such As Ella Brennan, The Queen Of The New Orleans's Culinary Set, And Others. This Was Very Flattering To A Young Man With A Dream. I Was Only 26 Years Old.

Cleanliness Is Very Important. If You Let Kids Make A Total Mess In The Kitchen And Then Leave, You're Not Really Teaching Them Anything.

Scatter Soaked Hardwood Chunks Over Your Coals For A Quick And Easy Way To Add A Smoky Nuance To Your Grilled Foods.

I Make Some Of My Best Recipes With A Simple Homemade Stock. Keep Shrimp Shells Stored In A Plastic Bag In The Freezer. When You Have Almost A Gallon-bag Full, You Can Make A Stock In 30 Minutes That You Can Use In Soups And Sauces. You Can Then Freeze The Stock In Ice-cube Trays.