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I had lunch with an old friend yesterday, a woman I met not long after I moved to San Francisco (1992 or 1992). I was in a bar after work one afternoon, and this stranger approached and drawled, "Are you from Mississippi?" She'd overheard me talking and caught the accent. Turns out we were born about 30 miles apart. She lives in Manhatten now, but we get together on her way to or from the airport when she's visiting her parents up in Mississippi. We had a wonderful time catching up over lunch at Gianna. Another old friend is in town from San Francisco and we'll see her over the weekend; I love holiday travel!

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Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. Have a great weekend.

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Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director
Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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Red Beans and Rice

One friend calls this Rich Man's Red Beans because it has so much meat in it—I've been making this for years. Maybe I'll put a pot on this weekend; it's chilly, and this will warm you up!

Charley G's Smoked Duck and Andouille Gumbo

If you find this on the menu anywhere in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, order it! If not, go get yourself a duck, smoke it, and make this. It's that good.

Coconut Shrimp

This is easy and delicious; and is a staple over in the Cajun portion of the state. If you don't have access to tasso, substitute smoked sausage or a smoked pork shank.

Asparagus Bundles

these elegant, delicious bundles were scarfed down as quickly as we made them. My Louisiana Kitchen & Culture subscribers will find the recipe on page 30 of the November / December 2019 edition; subscribe today and get your own copy. We're offering 1-, 2-, and 3-year subscriptions starting at $25.

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