Bonjour, My name is Josephine and I am 100% Cajun. I was born and raised on the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. My family evacuated Louisiana 12 hours before Hurricane Katrina devastated our state. We now live in Northwest Alabama. I have been a homeschool mom for 18 years. My Husband was killed on May 11, 2008, (Mother's Day) by a 21 year old drunk driver who was also on drugs. I continue to blog to keep his love and memory alive. We had 5 children together and his legacy continues in them and our 9 Grandchildren.
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Today I took a trip to our local Mennonite Bulk Food Store. It’s located about 30 minutes from my house and I absolutely LOVE going to this store. There is a selection of spices, herbs, fresh ground flour and a collection of Amish Cook Books and other reading material. While there I asked the owner if he would allow me to take a few pictures of the inside of the store so that I could share them with ya’ll and he agreed.
Here we have a table set up with homemade candles and soap.
This is the candies and dried fruit
Here is the shelves of different flour and puddings
This isle is full of spices and pie fillings
This is a collection of Amish Cook Books and reading material
This is some of the handmade items that they offer
Now for a few pictures that I took of the ice that we had
I know…..my mailbox looks like it took a beating. We actually really like our mailbox. It has an old country look to it.
Our windmill in the backyard, I love the ice hanging. Notice how the ice is sticking out in the air on the blades of the windmill?
This picture was taken after the snow had all melted and everything started to freeze.
And last……. is this cute little guy. Isn’t he adorable with his sunflower on top of his head with frozen icicles hanging down? Poor Baby. 
So, until next time, Be safe, Be happy and Be Blessed.
Well we’ve had a few nippy days lately, and what can one do on those nippy days????? Cook and eat of course. 
My daughter Sandy is ALWAYS cooking and she cooked the best Chicken & Sausage Creole and I thought I would share her recipe with ya’ll.
1 Link Sausage
3 Cups Chicken (preboiled, deboned and deskinned)
1 Large Onion Chopped
1 Large Garlic Minced
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
3/4 Cup Bell Pepper Chopped
1 (6 oz.) can Tomato Paste
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
In a Large Pot, Saute’ onions, sausage, bell peppers & garlic in oil.
Stir in tomato paste, broth, salt & sugar.
Cook & stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Then add chicken and simmer for about an hour.
Serve over cooked rice.
**Side dishes–Potato Salad, Cornbread, Rolls, Garlic Bread.
We added a side dish of cornbread. My oh My! Was it delicious……You bet it was. 
Now go on ahead and give this recipe a try and see what your family thinks about it.
**For those who do not eat sausage, you can fix it with just the chicken, or you can try any type of meet that you want. A lot of us Cajuns will also cook Creole with Shrimp, Crawfish and even Oysters. ENJOY.
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Last night Sandy cooked the best Sausage Jambalaya. Growing up on the bayous of Southeast Louisiana in a Real Cajun Home where my Daddy was a Boudreaux and my Mom-ma was a Thibodeaux (Yes, that’s REAL Acadian Cajun names) we learned how to cook some good Cajun Food and I thought I’d share the recipe with ya’ll.
1 Lb. Hillshire Sausage (Hillshire has the best flavor) Cut in small pieces.
1/4 Cup Oil OR enough to cover the bottom of the pot
2 Onions, chopped
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 Cup chopped parsley
1/2 Cup chopped green onions
2 Tablespoons roux Mix
6 Cups Water
3 Cups Raw Rice
Salt & Pepper to taste
Heat oil and 1/4 cup water in a heavy pot. We use a Black Pot or better known as a Cast Iron Pot.
Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, green onions and sausage.
Saute all of the above, stirring often, until onions are browned.
Add roux, stirring constantly until dissolved
Add water and bring to a full boil.
Add raw rice.
Cover and cook for about 30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Serve when rice is cooked.
Along with the Jambalaya we cooked Sweet Potatoes and Corn.
We received Fresh Sweet Potatoes from a neighbor so I peeled them and cut them up in chunks and boiled them.
After they were boiled tender, I drained out the water and added some brown sugar, cinnamon, all spice and a little apple pie spice. I really didn’t measure any of the spices. I just kind of added how much I wanted that flavors taste to come out.
This was cooked for a few minutes and it actually makes the house smell awesome.
We also opened up a couple of cans of Whole Kernel Corn and just heated this up with some butter and a little salt. Yummo!!!
This was an awesome meal and was very simple to make.
So, go ahead and cook some up and give your family a real Cajun treat.
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