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Energy Issues http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:39:20 -0600 Main Page Blogware Energy Issues Creole Crawfish and Tasso Chowder http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/6/4374057.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/6/4374057.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:22:13 -0600 <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font size="3"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Located a half block from </span></strong><?xml:namespace prefix ="" st1 ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:street><st1:address><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Bourbon Street</span></strong></st1:address></st1:street><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, the Bombay Club features spirits, music and nouveau Creole cooking. Here is an original recipe from their website. Try it and enjoy.<?xml:namespace prefix ="" o ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></strong></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font size="3"><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Creole Crawfish and Tasso Chowder</span></i></strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><br /><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Ingredients:</font></span></strong></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><font size="3"> <o:p></o:p></font></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ c. Salad oil</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ lb. Bacon, diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 cup Tasso, finely diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 Large Onion, diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 Celery stalks, diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 large carrot, diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 ea. Red and Green Peppers, diced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">2 ears Corn, remove kernels from ears</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 Tbs. Tarragon, Thyme, Kosher Salt</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 ½ Tbs. Garlic, minced</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">2 tsp. Fresh cracked black pepper</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 ea. Bay leaves, 1 pinch Cayenne pepper</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ c. White wine</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">¼ c. Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Tabasco</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1/2 gal. Shrimp stock or broth</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 c. Blonde roux</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 qt. Heavy cream</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">4 c. Crawfish tails, pre-cooked</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 ea. Russet potatoes, cubed and par-boiled</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Directions:</font></span></strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><br /><font size="3">Heat oil in a medium stock pot, add bacon, sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is slightly crispy. Add Tasso, onions, celery, carrots and peppers, sauté for 5 to 7 minutes. Add corn, garlic, herbs, and spices, sauté another 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, Worcestershire, and </font></span><font size="3"><st1:state><st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Tabasco</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">, simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp stock, bring to a boil then whisk in roux, stirring well, so no lumps form. Turn down heat and simmer for 5 minutes, add heavy cream, crawfish, and strained potatoes. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Season to taste.  </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p><font size="3"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></font></o:p></span></p> Main Page Energy Issues Big Oil Isn't the Only Game in Town http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/6/4373642.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/6/4373642.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52:48 -0600 <p>Anadarko Petroleum outdoes the super majors.</p><p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125744655516131501.html">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125744655516131501.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Proved Reserves of Crude Oil Fall in 2008, Reflecting Low End-of-Year Prices http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/5/4373231.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/5/4373231.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:51 -0600 <p>An  amazing fact, considering the amount of drilling that occurred in 2008.</p><p><a href="http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/twip/twiparch/091104/twipprint.html">http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/twip/twiparch/091104/twipprint.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Natural Gas Horizontal Shale Drilling http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/5/4372526.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/5/4372526.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:29:52 -0600 <p>A video.</p><p><a href="http://www.api.org/policy/exploration/hydraulicfracturing/hydraulicfracturing.cfm">http://www.api.org/policy/exploration/hydraulicfracturing/hydraulicfracturing.cfm</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Devon Profit Falls Less Than Estimated, Output Climbs http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/4/4372061.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/4/4372061.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:46 -0600 <p>Like Chesapeake, Devon’s third quarter revenues fall, even as their production climbs.</p><p><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=aGExtIzKIOH4">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=aGExtIzKIOH4</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Nuclear renaissance -- not dead yet http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/3/4371207.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/3/4371207.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:22:07 -0600 <p>The industry is poised to get billions in federal help, but some say that's a bad idea.</p><p><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/news/economy/nuclear_renaissance/index.htm?postversion=2009110211">http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/news/economy/nuclear_renaissance/index.htm?postversion=2009110211</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices,+nuclear">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices,+nuclear</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues America's Natural Gas Revolution http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/3/4370726.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/3/4370726.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:07 -0600 <p>A 'shale gale' of unconventional and abundant U.S. gas is transforming the energy market</p><p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703399204574507440795971268.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703399204574507440795971268.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+alternative+energy">oil+and+gas,+alternative+energy</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Goodbye, Lucky http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/2/4369916.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/2/4369916.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:52:29 -0600 <a href="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/lucky_2005_2_w_thumb.jpg"><img alt="Lucky_2005_2_w" src="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/lucky_2005_2_w_thumb.jpg" border="0" /></a>  <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><font size="3">My dog Lucky died today. He was twelve-plus, an advanced age for a Labrador retriever. My deceased wife Anne bought Lucky six months before she died and the big pup soon became my constant companion and best friend.<?xml:namespace prefix ="" o ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><font size="3">Lucky helped ease me through a hard time in my life. I am sad tonight, but I am happy that he lived such a long and happy life, and died on such a gorgeous day with no apparent trauma.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Goodbye Lucky and rest in peace. </span><?xml:namespace prefix ="" st1 ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date month="11" day="2" year="2009"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">11-02-2009</span></st1:date><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"></span></font> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></span></font></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/big+pets,+good+dogs,+dog+stories,+wonderful+dogs">big+pets,+good+dogs,+dog+stories,+wonderful+dogs</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Oklahoma Oil Pictures http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/1/4368753.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/1/4368753.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:09:56 -0600 <p><a href="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/Road_to_Stonetop_w.jpg"><img alt="Road_to_Stonetop_w" src="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/Road_to_Stonetop_w_thumb.jpg" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/Plugging_a_well_w.jpg"><img alt="Plugging_a_well_w" src="http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/Plugging_a_well_w_thumb.jpg" border="0" /></a>  Here are a couple of oil pics, fracturing an old well and plugging a new one that didn’t work out. Hey, it happens!</p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+oklahoma+pictures,+plugging+picture">oil+and+gas,+oklahoma+pictures,+plugging+picture</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Marcellus Shale - Appalachian Basin Natural Gas Play http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/1/4368326.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/1/4368326.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0600 <h4>New research results surprise everyone on the potential of this well-known Devonian black shale.</h4><p><a href="http://geology.com/articles/marcellus-shale.shtml">http://geology.com/articles/marcellus-shale.shtml</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+shale+plays,+unconventional">oil+and+gas,+shale+plays,+unconventional</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Crabmeat Stuffing ala Mulate's - a weekend recipe http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/31/4367292.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/31/4367292.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:23:03 -0500 <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><font face="Jokerman" color="#800000" size="5">Happy Halloween!</font></span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"></span></em></font> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">There is a wealth of wonderful restaurants in </span></em><?xml:namespace prefix ="" st1 ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:city><st1:place><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">New Orleans</span></em></st1:place></st1:city><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">, every one vying for customers grown used to only the best food and entertainment in the world. One of those is Mulate's Cajun Restaurant, known for its Cajun dance floor. Here is one of their recipes from their website. The restaurant’s name was the inspiration for the character Mama Mulate in my novel </span></em><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/wilder_14_007.htm">Big Easy</a></span></b></em><em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">.</span></em></font><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break"></span></i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><br /><font size="3"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Ingredients:</span></strong><br /><br />- 1 ½ sticks butter or margarine<br />- 2 medium bell peppers - chopped<br />- 3 large onions - chopped<br />- 3 stalks celery - chopped<br />- 1 tsp. salt<br />- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper<br />- 2 cups bread crumbs<br />- 1 tbsp. Flour<br />- 3 eggs<br />- 1 handful chopped parsley<br />-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>¾ - 1 lb. claw crabmeat - (suit to taste)<br />   <em><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">(Pick all of the shells out.)</span></em></font><i><br /><br /></i><font size="3"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Directions:</span></strong> <?xml:namespace prefix ="" o ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Melt butter or margarine. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Sauté vegetables (bell peppers, onions, and celery) on medium heat until translucent - approximately 15 minutes. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Salt and cayenne pepper, season to taste. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Mix all ingredients except crabmeat. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Add vegetable mixture you've already cooked. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Mix well. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Fold in crabmeat.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">To Fry:</font></span></b></p><p><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"></span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Batter with egg. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Cover with breadcrumbs. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Fry until golden brown.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">To Bake: <o:p></o:p></font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Heat oven to 350 degrees. </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Cook approximately 20 to 30 minutes.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><font size="3">You can use this stuffing in Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Bell Peppers, and Stuffed Crabs.</font></span></p><p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><font size="3"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></font></span></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/southern+recipes,+cajun+and+creole+recipes,+new+orleans,+french+quarter+restaurants">southern+recipes,+cajun+and+creole+recipes,+new+orleans,+french+quarter+restaurants</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Oil Set for Surge to $90, Commerzbank Says http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4366778.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4366778.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:11:49 -0500 <p>It doesn’t take much technical analysis to see this as a very real probability.</p><p><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=a8r0tva21Rp0">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=a8r0tva21Rp0</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues U.S. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Proved Reserves, 2008 http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4366377.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4366377.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:08:29 -0500 <p>Interesting data from the EIA.</p><p><a href="http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/data_publications/crude_oil_natural_gas_reserves/cr.html">http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/data_publications/crude_oil_natural_gas_reserves/cr.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+reserve+estimates">oil+and+gas,+reserve+estimates</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Pipeline dream in peril http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/28/4364659.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/28/4364659.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:55:26 -0500 <p>Present low prices affects future production and future prices.</p><p><a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/story.html?id=2149049">http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/story.html?id=2149049</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Peabody stock to double as coal use leaps-Barron's http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/27/4363254.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/27/4363254.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:34:42 -0500 <p>Use of fossil fuels to increase.</p><p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssEnergyNews/idUSN0432783820091004">http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssEnergyNews/idUSN0432783820091004</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Goldman Keeps $85 Oil Target on China’s ‘Robust’ Diesel Demand http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/26/4362323.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/26/4362323.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:01:38 -0500 <P>Oil prices start the week above $80/barrel.</P> <P><A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=aAXGQTQB8BeY">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=aAXGQTQB8BeY</A></P> <P><A href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</A></P> Main Page Energy Issues Cotton Valley Formation http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/25/4361286.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/25/4361286.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:53:24 -0500 <p>An informative article for you “shalies.”</p><p><a href="http://www.haynesvilleshales.com/cottonvalley.html">http://www.haynesvilleshales.com/cottonvalley.html</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+geology,+east+texas">oil+and+gas,+geology,+east+texas</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Fresh Pumpkin Pie - a weekend recipe http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/24/4360462.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/24/4360462.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:15:25 -0500 <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>Halloween, my favorite holiday, is almost upon us and one of the reasons I love this time of year are the tasty pumpkin pies my Mother and Grandmothers used to make.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Here is an old yet simple recipe that I hope you enjoy as much as I do.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>¼ tsp nutmeg</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>¼ tsp cinnamon<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">       </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>1 cup milk</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>2 eggs, slightly beaten</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>1 cup sugar</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>1 tbsp butter</FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>¼ tsp salt</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3>Combine ingredients.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Mix thoroughly.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Pour into pastry-lined pie pan.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for about 25 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Serve with whipped cream on top.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><FONT size=3><A href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</A></FONT></SPAN></P> Main Page Energy Issues Energy Needs in 2030 http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4359607.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4359607.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:27:54 -0500 <P>BP's head man predicts the future.</P> <P><A href="http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=98&contentId=7057148">http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=98&contentId=7057148</A></P> <P><A href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</A></P> Main Page Energy Issues Oklahoma choir for gas gets bigger, Capitol Hill hearing shows http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/22/4358602.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/22/4358602.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:09:53 -0500 <p>Suddenly, many states are major natural gas producers.</p><p><a href="http://newsok.com/oklahoma-choir-for-gas-gets-bigger/article/3410982?custom_click=lead_story_title">http://newsok.com/oklahoma-choir-for-gas-gets-bigger/article/3410982?custom_click=lead_story_title</a>#</p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+alternate+energy">oil+and+gas,+alternate+energy</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Arctic Ocean Oil and Natural Gas Potential http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/22/4358534.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/22/4358534.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:45:20 -0500 <P>An interesting article.</P> <P><A href="http://geology.com/energy/arctic-oil-and-gas-potential/">http://geology.com/energy/arctic-oil-and-gas-potential/</A></P> <P><A href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</A></P> Main Page Energy Issues Oil hits $82 per barrel as dollar plunges http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4358073.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4358073.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:45 -0500 <p>Gasoline stocks drop another 2.3 million barrels in the face of refinery shut downs.</p><p><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Oil-hits-82-per-barrel-as-apf-986443273.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=7&asset=&ccode">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Oil-hits-82-per-barrel-as-apf-986443273.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=7&asset=&ccode</a>=</p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Diverting the Sediment-Rich Mississippi River http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4357796.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4357796.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:55 -0500 <P>An exciting prospect.</P> <P><A href="http://nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=115798&org=NSF&from=news">http://nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=115798&org=NSF&from=news</A></P> <P><A href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</A></P> Main Page Energy Issues Deciphering the US Natural Gas Market http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/20/4356702.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/20/4356702.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:19:40 -0500 <p>“The ratio of crude oil to natural gas prices, which at one point this summer stood at 27:1 (27.08) in contrast to the inherent energy- value ratio of 6:1, was way out of line historically and certainly unsustainable.”</p><p><a href="http://www.energytribune.com/articles.cfm?aid=2457">http://www.energytribune.com/articles.cfm?aid=2457</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues The Answer Is Blowing in…Iowa http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/19/4355647.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/19/4355647.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:25:36 -0500 <p>Another alternative energy story.</p><p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574431213848800796.html">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574431213848800796.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+wind,+alternative+energy,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+wind,+alternative+energy,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues California and Texas: Renewable Energy’s Odd Couple http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/19/4355604.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/19/4355604.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:39:09 -0500 <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/weekinreview/18galbraith.html?_r=2">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/weekinreview/18galbraith.html?_r=2</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+renewables,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+renewables,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Oil Trades Little Changed After Rising Above $79 on Demand Gain http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4355076.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4355076.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:40:31 -0500 <p>Prices moving toward $80/barrel.</p><p><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=a86Y25oAwsEU">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20602099&sid=a86Y25oAwsEU</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+energy+prices">oil+and+gas,+energy+prices</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues The Father Of Shale Gas http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4354525.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4354525.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:25:17 -0500 <p>Billionaire George Mitchell talks with Forbes about his pioneering drilling work and the difficulties of the current market.</p><p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/16/george-mitchell-gas-business-energy-shale.html?partner=whiteglove_google">http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/16/george-mitchell-gas-business-energy-shale.html?partner=whiteglove_google</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/energy+prices,+shale+gas">energy+prices,+shale+gas</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Boom Times At The Haynesville Shale http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4354521.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4354521.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:22:50 -0500 <p>Welcome to northwest Louisiana, where natural gas is flowing, property prices are popping and not everyone is happy.</p><p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/05/natural-gas-haynesville-shale-business-energy-haynesville.html">http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/05/natural-gas-haynesville-shale-business-energy-haynesville.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/oil+and+gas,+shale+plays,+louisiana">oil+and+gas,+shale+plays,+louisiana</a></div> Main Page Energy Issues Pascal's Manales Bread Pudding - a weekend recipe http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/17/4353416.html http://energyissues.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/17/4353416.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:27:15 -0500 <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">I have used Pascal’s Manale as a setting for two stories, both featuring Mama Mulate, my fictional voodoo mambo/Tulane English professor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In the short story </span></strong><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/wilder_14_009.htm">Conjure Man</a></span></i></strong><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, Mama visits Pascal’s during a hurricane to visit her much younger boyfriend/bartender. In my novel </span></strong><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/wilder_14_007.htm">Big Easy</a></span></i></strong><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, Mama and Wyatt Thomas seal a partnership that sets the stage for the stage for the French Quarter murder mystery.<?xml:namespace prefix ="" o ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></strong></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">There is no better place on earth to eat a few dozen oysters and drink cold Dixie Beer while waiting on a table to dine on Pascal’s signature barbecue shrimp and finish up with what may be the best bread pudding in all of </span></strong><?xml:namespace prefix ="" st1 ns ="" "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:city><st1:place><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">New Orleans</span></strong></st1:place></st1:city><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3">Below is the recipe for their bread pudding straight from the Pascal’s Manale website.<o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 Loaves French Bread</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">15 ozs. Raisins</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ Gallon Whole Milk</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ lb. Sugar</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">10 Eggs</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">½ Pound of Melted Butter</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 ozs. Vanilla Extract</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Directions:</font></span></strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><br /><font size="3">Cut French bread into cubes. Pour milk on French bread. Let milk soak into bread. Add the remaining ingredients to French bread mixture. Mix with hand until blended evenly. Pour mixture into ungreased pan.<br /><br />Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Makes 15 or more servings.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Topping</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 ozs. Brandy</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 lb. butter</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">8 ozs. sugar</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">2 ozs. vanilla extract</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3">Let butter sit at room temperature until very soft. Add the remaining ingredients and blend with mixer until smooth. Pour over bread pudding.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3"></font></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><a href="http://www.ericwilder.com/">Eric’sWeb</a></font></span></p><div class="bjtags">Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/southern+recipes,+louisiana,+french+quarter">southern+recipes,+louisiana,+french+quarter</a></div> Main Page