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Best Red Beans and Rice in the World

It’s not just for Monday anymore!  New Orleans red beans and rice can be made anytime you have a day-long project from which you can take occasional breaks to stir the pot. The ingredients are easy to find and inexpensive. When I was in college, my buddy Mark…

Pass Christian Books Is a Beacon: An Interview with Scott Naugle

Perched above the beach in the Gulf Coast town of Pass Christian, Mississippi, sits a landmark structure that appears as much a small lighthouse as it does a shop. This is the home of Pass Christian Books, which is both a beacon and cornerstone business for this coastal community. Operated…

Best Bread Pudding in the World

One of the finest desserts in the Gulf South is traditional bread pudding served warm with whiskey sauce. It only takes about thirty to forty minutes to put together, plus forty minutes in the oven. Bread pudding recipes have been around for centuries and it’s been said that…