Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... http://michiganhsfootball.com/topic/6523/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html en-us Copyright 2006, Kickapps feeds@kickapps.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@kickapps.com (WebMaster) Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:53:28 GMT Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:11:00 GMT Kickapps Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://kickapps.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30712/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30712 Mr NCAA wrote:
The last time I went to Costco they had some in the back freezer.

I've seen them around lately at different markets ... from what I've been reading the frozen/dead ones aren't that great ... and if you are going to do it .. do it right (get them live)
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30712 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:11:00 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30709/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30709 feeds@kickapps.com (Mr NCAA) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30709 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:18:27 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30694/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30694
So probably in the next month... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30694 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:55:47 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30690/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30690
Any results to report?
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AuldSchool) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30690 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:33:50 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30520/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30520 feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30520 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:18:05 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30518/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30518
No lie. I had a 'native' in the French Quarter show me how it's done...

Yummmm....even better with beer. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (BiasedGuy) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30518 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:49:31 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30186/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30186 AuldSchool wrote:

Went to their site and it said 3 to 6 people. First time I wouldn't fool with much either. Their instructions on how to cook potatoes & corn (in the same boil after crawfish removed) looks good. They say the vegs cook fast, so I'm assuming the taters are cut up.

The layering of the crawfish in an ice chest with their Creole Seasoning & salt is the only thing that gives me pause.

Check for MSG, and I sure wouldn't add extra salt at this time. I looked at the site and found they have Original both with MSG - green shaker, and without MSG in yellow shaker. Some people have reactions to MSG, I prefer to avoid it, and also just to put salt shakers on the table rather than oversalt. Most creole seasoning mixes (like Joe's Stuff) have a good amount of salt in them.... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30186 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:34:12 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30185/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30185 Mr NCAA wrote:
I suggest that you get in touch with Jed and Granny LOL:

http://www.answers.com/topic/the-beverly-hillbillies-the-great-crawdad-hunt-tv-episode

Very helpful thanks

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http://www.answers.com/topic/the-beverly-hillbillies-the-great-crawdad-hunt-tv-episode ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Mr NCAA) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30182 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:26:10 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30180/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30180
Went to their site and it said 3 to 6 people. First time I wouldn't fool with much either. Their instructions on how to cook potatoes & corn (in the same boil after crawfish removed) looks good. They say the vegs cook fast, so I'm assuming the taters are cut up.

The layering of the crawfish in an ice chest with their Creole Seasoning & salt is the only thing that gives me pause.

Check for MSG, and I sure wouldn't add extra salt at this time. I looked at the site and found they have Original both with MSG - green shaker, and without MSG in yellow shaker. Some people have reactions to MSG, I prefer to avoid it, and also just to put salt shakers on the table rather than oversalt. Most creole seasoning mixes (like Joe's Stuff) have a good amount of salt in them.

Bottles of spices are fairly cheap, about $4.50, so you might want to divide up the crawfish and use... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AuldSchool) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30180 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:55:17 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30165/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30165
http://www.lacrawfish.com/ ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30165 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:40:19 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30164/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30164
Thanks!

I make Jambalaya from time to time (from a box, add meat, lol) .... I've found that substituting Spicy Italian Sausage for the Andouille actually gives it a good flavor and some extra spice, and just so happens I prefer that type of sausage.

I'll be sure to check that link...

For the first time I think I'll stick to just using the mix and not messing with it .... I was thinking about boiling some potatoes and corn on the cob along with the Crawfish.

I have no clue how much 10lbs of Crawfish actually feeds... so far I have 5 interested in doing a Cajun Crawdad Boil .... hopefully by the end of this month .... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30164 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:36:08 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30163/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30163
I recommend their cookbook, very user-friendly, and get a bottle of Joe's Stuff. You'll get some ideas from the cookbook. Very adaptable to outdoor cooking. Ask for one of their catalogs and just browse the shop. I'm sure a recipe for making your own crab boil mix is in there. Your first try I'd just follow the directions that come with the crawfish.

When they say sausage they usually mean andouille (dry and spicy) or boudin (fresher, made with rice & veggies). Andouille can be found up here. Russo's in Grand Rapids has it, they specialize in wine and ethnic groceries. Find a similar store or specialty meat market. As you are going to use for Fridays just toss in some shrimp instead. Although with 10#'s of Crawfish you won't need a lot more 'meat.'

The seasoning mix will probably be 'spicy' but you should have a selection of bottled hot sauces for... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AuldSchool) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30163 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:28:27 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30162/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30162
Now the story of the crawfish as I recall it goes something like this.


One of the groups that settled N'awlins were some French fishermen who moved (or were moved) from eastern Canada (Acadia - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Pr. Edward Island) after the British took over after the French & Indian War in the 1750's. Now these fisherman quickly adapted to their new home and the Arcadians soon became Cajuns.

But what about the crawfish. Well some of the lobsters from that region north of Maine missed the Acadians, so they followed them, and by the time they made that long trip they were just shadows of the huge lobsters they were - the crawfish.
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AuldSchool) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30162 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:04:34 PST <![CDATA[ Re: Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/reply/30161/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html#reply-30161
I like the New Orleans School of Cooking & their online store Louisiana General Store for my Cajun shopping. Joe is the head of both, and makes Joe's Stuff a great all-purpose cajun seasoning mix. One of the few things to do in N'awlins before noon is to take a cooking class at their place in the Jax Brewery in Jackson Square. Reservations suggested, the two hour class shows you how to prepare usually a four course meal of Jambalaya, Gumbo, Pralines & Shrimp Creole, it costs about the same as a inexpensive restaurant, you get to eat the meal, and beer or beverage is included.

New Orleans School of Cooking.

One of the chefs - the big one in the middle - for the cooking school - - is Kevin Belton who was on San Diego... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AuldSchool) http://michiganhsfootball.com/sreply/30161 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:53:51 PST <![CDATA[ Looking for an expert on Cajun Crawfish! ... ]]> http://michiganhsfootball.com/topic/6523/t/Looking-for-an-expert-on-Cajun-Crawfish-.html
During the Lenten season (for those who practice) it gets tough to find non-meat meals ..... I'm not that big on standard fish, but I'm a big fan of most shellfish .... and I love me some spicy food!

I got the idea watching the Food Network ...

Anything? Is this too random an item?

Right now I'm considering ordering some live crawfish ...

10lb Live Crawfish
Trial Size Party Pack

10lb Live Crawfish<br>Trial Size Party Pack
All prices include shipping and handling
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