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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
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Peggy
Pineville
Mo
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 Posted - Apr 28 2013 : 5:01:58 PM
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I am working on earning my Merit Badge by researching the Cajun Culture. I will share some of what I have learned, the one person that influenced me to be interested in this is Justin Wilson better known as the Cajun Cook. He spent his life enjoying people and spreading the Cajun Culture to others around the world.
He was a southern chef and humorist known for his brand of Cajun cuisine-inspired cooking and humor. he was a self-staged "raconteui".
Justins cooking series was aired from coast to coast on Public television and world wide on Armed Services television.
I learned about Justin from my parents. They loved watching his cooking show along with his humor. When I would visit we enjoyed his show together. I was influenced by him to have a great interest in the Cajun culture and New Orleans. I would love to visit there someday and take a cooking class.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2013 : 7:15:07 PM
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Hi Peggy: Justin Wilson was one of Louisiana's beloved humorist and cooks. I hope you do get to visit Louisiana one day, especially Cajun country. You'll find the best food and the most friendly people.
Good luck on your Merit Badge. It was enjoyable reading your post. Your title sure captured this Cajun's interest. Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Peggy
Pineville
Mo
40 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2013 : 4:55:26 PM
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Hi Marly,
Last year at this time three of my sisters drove to New Orleans,
they loved it and one sister said if she was younger she would move there.
They drove along the Gulf in Louisiana , enjoyed so much Cajun food and really met a lot of nice people.
When I do the expert merit badge I will be researching the Holiday
traditions and cook up a Cajun meal for that holiday. I am really
looking forward to that and sharing a new food with friends and family.
Nice hearing from you.
Peggy |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2013 : 5:11:52 PM
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Peggy: Let me know when you do your Holiday research. I might be able to give you some information. My husband and I are in the process of moving to Texas. But, we have a camp out in the Achafalaya Swamps. That will be our Louisiana home to come home to. Keep me posted on your project.
Good luck.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Peggy
Pineville
Mo
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Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 05:50:45 AM
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Hi Marly,
I will be starting on my research after I receive this merit badge.
I will keep in touch, I would love to hear more about your camp in the Achafalaya Swamps.
Thanks Peggy |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 01 2013 : 4:45:22 PM
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Peggy, my Internet is off because we are in the process of moving to Texas. I am using a neighbors iPhone to send messages. At the end of May I should have my computer set up again We will chat more then. You can email me any time.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Peggy
Pineville
Mo
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Posted - May 06 2013 : 3:35:53 PM
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Deborah,
it is nice hearing from you. I actually live about 45 min. from Joplin past Pineville in the country.
Thanks for inviting me to join your group. Right now my husband is in bad health and I can't leave him alone for very long.
When he gets better I will contact you and if nothing else it would be nice to meet some Farm girls in my area.
Peggy |
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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Peggy
Pineville
Mo
40 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2013 : 06:18:51 AM
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Marly,
I hope you got moved and settled in. I have been reading about different traditions for Cajun Holidays. Since I love Christmas I
decided to make a Cajun Christmas meal and do some of those traditions for my family. I have family coming
to visit so decided this would be a good time.
Can you give me some idea's on your food and traditions ?
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 15 2013 : 11:37:37 AM
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Thanks Peggy. I am in the middle of a move to Texas. As soon as I get Internet up and running, I sure can help
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forever young
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Peggy
Pineville
Mo
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Posted - May 20 2013 : 4:10:08 PM
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Deborah,
We just heard on the news that Carthage was hit by a tornado last night. I was wondering if you and your family
was involved in it and if your ok.
Peggy |
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