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      Let Me Tell You



      Food: A Blast From The Past                       a package of smoked sausage. Or you could bravely use   made French bread was used. Go to your computer and
                                                        “andouille” sausage to kick it up a notch. You can buy it   you  can  find  several  similar  recipes.  For  the  whiskey
      By Marie Pinschmidt                               at Publix. Or add a few dashes of tabasco sauce which   sauce, I use 1 cup of milk, ½ cup of butter, 1 cup of sugar,
         Happy Spring everyone.                         originated in Avery Island, La.                    2 tablespoons cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water (the usual
      I find it difficult to come                          I accused my husband of wanting to move to New   white sauce), then add ¾ cup of bourbon. (I have also made
      up with a writing subject                         Orleans because of the seafood. He was born in Baltimore   it with sherry, or almost any liqueur – Kahlua, or orange
      to which we can all relate.                       and particularly loved blue crabs. I soon learned to   liqueur for a more tropical taste.) After your pudding recipe
      Food and travel might be                          appreciate seafood as well but did not appreciate him   is assembled, melt a couple tablespoons of butter and ¼
      the solution to my dilemma.                       arriving home from the office one evening with a full sack   cup honey and pour over the top and bake at 350 degrees F
         As some of you know,                           of fresh oysters and dumped them in my sink. I zipped   for 45 to 50 minutes. Serve with a generous amount of the
      for 11 years I lived in New                       my lip, however, when I saw the look of utter glee on his   whiskey sauce. I know ─ I did not need to add that advice.
      Orleans ─ no doubt one of                         face. He showed me how to make the cocktail sauce with      New Orleans has much more to offer than the French
      the most famous cities in                         ample horseradish. I managed to eat my first one from the   Quarter  and  food.  It  is  steeped  with  history,  Southern
      our country for its excellent                     shell, bathed and camouflaged in sauce, and fell in love.  charm, great music, and always lagniappe – a little
      cuisine. In fact, according to the author, Deirdre Stanforth   The best bread pudding I have ever eaten was at the Bon   something extra.
      of the New Orleans Restaurant Cookbook, New Orleans   Ton Restaurant on Magazine Street. Their bread pudding      Questions or comments are welcome. (561) 624-9003,
      is the most food-conscious place outside of France   was served with whiskey sauce, and only New Orleans-  MariePin001@comcast.net
      where eating is a major love affair of the population. I
      own her cookbook published in 1967. The cover is torn
      and tattered, but the recipes have remained intact, and I
      refer to them often. The fact that New Orleans began as   The Singles Scene Column                                      ©
      a French possession had a great deal to do with the city’s
      gourmania, but the years under Spanish domination had
      their influence also.                               Women Tell All!
         No other cuisine has been born of so many nationalities:                                          is what it is, gentlemen. Don’t let your ego keep you
      spicy Spanish seasonings, Italian oils, rich sauces from the                                         single.” (Tina, 55-year-old School Principal)
      French provinces, mixed with Native American, resulting   By Kelly Leary, M.S.,
      in Creole. (A Creole is anyone born in the colonies   Founder of Revolution                            9. “Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone else. Sooner
      of European ancestry, French or Spanish or both.) A   Dating                                         or later, the real you is bound to come out, so aim true. If
      vital element in the evolution of Creole cuisine was the     Happy Mother’s Day                      she is a keeper, and your spirits connect, you will know
      accessibility of so many ingredients. The best produce   to all of our favorite                      it in your heart.” (Vera, 60-year-old Doctor)
      came down the river to the mouth of the Mississippi from   mothers, grandmothers,
      all areas of North America, and up through the Gulf from   and soon-to-be mothers!                     10. “Chivalry is NOT dead. It’s alive and well,
      South America and Mexico. Seafood was abundant and   As I think about all the                        and men need to accept this fact if they want a
      the woods were full of game. Indian herbs and vegetables   amazing women that I                      beautiful woman by their side.”  (Katie, 43-year-old
      played an important part in the development of Creole   know and admire (in and                      Pharmaceutical Rep)
      cooking: mirlitons (vegetable pear ─ a type of squash),   out of our popular dating
      plantains, yams, okra, and especially filé powder, made   club), I am touched. With                    Gentlemen, if these ten tips are followed in your
      by the Choctaws from the tender leaves of sassafras, an   so many men and women following this column for  budding courtships or relationships this month, you are
      essential ingredient of gumbo. Filé leaves and other kinds   over a decade, I feel compelled to make this month  destined to maintain a happy month for yourself and
      of produce were hawked by street vendors well into the   wonderful for both genders--thus making it an extra win  subsequently, your special gal. Since many of us are
      first half of the twentieth century. Much of the flavor of   for us ladies! GENTLEMEN, treat the ladies in your  Mothers, we deserve it too, so bend over backward (for
      those early years still lingers today, not only in the food   life better than ever and you will win too! As they say:  us) and watch the world open up for you! Honor us.
      but the historic facades of the original city of New Orleans   “If the woman in your life is happy, you are happy!”  Show us how you feel and pay attention to our needs. We
      ─ the French Quarter.                               Whether she is your mother, wife, first date, girlfriend,  all have needs, from the bedroom to the boardroom, but
         Our first adjustment after moving to our new home   or someone you have your eye on...treat her EXTRA  the needs of the heart are the most precious. If you do
      on the lakefront (Pontchartrain) was accepting the   special this May...in fact use these tips every day to make  not have a love interest this month, call the pros today...
      fact that the previous owners of our home (two lovely   your life and hers even better. This is a virtual win-win.  before the “Summer of Love 2021” kicks off without
      elderly ladies who could not have been more genteel     I’ve interviewed several of my favorite women in the  you. Nothing is worse than being single in the summer in
      and accommodating – or Southern) were also the secret   club and they have great advice for you. Please enjoy  Florida--ESPECIALLY AFTER LOCKDOWN! Likely,
      owners of a highly profitable “call girl” business managed   and practice these top 10 dating and relationship tips  your love life has been on hold too, making this the
      from a downtown New Orleans hotel. My neighbor only   from the women clientele of Revolution Dating:  perfect time to LOVE AGAIN!
      learned of this when the police found her name and                                                     In honor of Mother’s Day, I am giving all women
      telephone number in the phone book of one of the sisters.     1. “Many of us ladies just want the little things. For  (and men) a $500 credit towards a membership at our
      The news took my husband, a “Virginia gentleman” by   example, open the car door for us. Make sure our tires  dating and events club (with mention of this column).
      surprise but later he enjoyed telling the story to our   have air, gas in the tank, and our car windows are clean.”  Of course, you have to call and make your appointment
      visitors.                                           (Ruth, 65-year-old Retired Business Woman)       to come in. You will be screened privately and you will
         Another adjustment was the New Orleans coffee with                                                learn a lot about yourself every step of the way. There
      added chicory that gave it the somewhat bitter taste. I     2. “It is ALWAYS flattering when you compliment  will be good lessons and hard lessons but together,
      tried reducing the amount of coffee grounds to please   us.” (Rebecca, 27-year-old Account Exec)     we will find the right one for you. Now is a great time
      my tastebuds and, of course it made no difference. The                                               to get revolutionary. Enjoy the love around  you and
      same neighbor finally set me straight ─ dilution of any     3. “Buy us something very expensive and totally  welcome more. I can’t wait to meet you--confidentially
      amount would not reduce the bitter taste. I began adding   useless.” (Sarah, 31-year-old CEO)        in our beautiful corporate headquarters in Palm Beach
      the traditional warm cream and sugar, became addicted                                                Gardens! Between my charming staff and eye-catchy
      to the Café au lait, and gained a few pounds. Café au lait     4.  “Send  flowers  for  Mother’s  Day...especially  if  decor, you will feel like you are in Disney for adults--
      was believed by the Creoles to lengthen their life span,   she is YOUR romantic interest and she happens to be  and yes dreams do come true! LIVE matchmakers are
      and travelers considered it a wonder and a joy. The chicory   a Mom or Grandma for example! Also, send flowers to  always standing by to take your call. Ready. Set. Go.
      darkens the color as well as changing the flavor. A perfect   your OWN mom whenever possible.” (Kim, 41-year-old  Call. Start. Love. Pop-out of that comfort zone...Ground
      experience is having beignets (doughnuts covered with   Business Owner)                              Hog Day is behind us.
      powdered sugar) and Café au lait at the famous French                                                               All my love and lots of xoxo’s, Kelly
      Market on the river front opposite Jackson Square,     5. “Be confident and truthful. Take your guard down.    #MayIsY ourMonth #LoveOf fLine
      while watching white horse driven carriages picking up   What do you have to lose? Take a risk.” (Susan, 51-year-  #LoveAfterLockdown #PrepareAhead
      and returning the many tourists from sightseeing trips.   old Financial Advisor)                     #SummerOfLoveComingSoon #TellYourFriends
      Calliope music from a nearby riverboat also contributes                                              #Lucky21
      to the pleasant experience.                           6. “Chivalry is key to all women! Once a man loses    Kelly Leary  has 30 years in the dating industry
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         Another was the custom of eating “red beans and   this ability, he loses everything, including his manhood.”  and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has
      rice” every Monday. This Monday routine came about   (Jennifer, 37-year-old Lawyer)                  been profiled by ABC News, The Palm Beach Post,
      because of the residents love of eating out at the many fine                                         PalmBeacher Magazine, South Florida Business
      restaurants, notably quite expensive, and thus requiring a     7. “Men chase women. It’s biblical...so chase her...  Journal, The Stuart News, and other publications.
      cut in the food budget on Mondays. If you have not tried   pursue her...claim the one you want and let her know  All Revolution Dating members are prescreened first,
      it, cook some red kidney beans with an added two or   how you feel. If she is interested, she is yours. If she is  including background checks. Professional member
      three stalks of celery, a large sweet onion, and especially   not, move on. Be the man.” (Yours Truly)   photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is not
                                                                                                           online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing
                                                            8. “Make  sure your girl knows you are  into  her,  matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single”
                                                          especially when you are an item. Send her flowers (even  through their exclusive membership, each membership
                                                          if it’s not a holiday). Book a vacation for the two of you.  is custom made to suit you and your needs. For more
                                                          Never arrive at her house empty-handed. These signals  information on how you can connect too, please call
                                                          will tell her you are into her! This is key to dating and  (561) 630-XOXO (9696) or (772) 932-HERE (4373).
                                                          courtship. Don’t hate the players, hate the game! It  All inquiries are confidential.
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