Stadium Rat
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
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| Registered on: | 7/6/2004 |
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re: Cajun seasoning sodium content
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/17/26 at 1:29 pm to cgrand
Tony's was designed so that when the food was properly salted, the rest of the seasoning would be just right. If you use a lower salt alternative and follow the same rule of thumb, your food will naturally taste spicier (hotter).
On another point, I've never been sure what "no salt" means - does it mean no sodium of any sort, or does it mean it has a substitute for sodium chloride (like a potassium-based flavoring agent)?
On another point, I've never been sure what "no salt" means - does it mean no sodium of any sort, or does it mean it has a substitute for sodium chloride (like a potassium-based flavoring agent)?
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Today is the 15th Anniversary of the Jambalaya Calculator
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/11/26 at 3:41 pm
re: Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/9/26 at 10:07 am to cgrand
re: Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/8/26 at 4:53 pm to Mo Jeaux
re: Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/8/26 at 10:51 am to Twenty 49
I have found SMT brand tomatoes to be excellent. I think they are better than Cento. Their tomatoes are grown in the US, but they use the San Marzano cultivar. They are fairly pricy for a domestic product though.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/7/26 at 3:13 pm
quote:
Two California residents are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company engaged in "tomato fraud" by claiming that the tomatoes in one of its canned products are the authentic "San Marzano Certified" version from Italy.
CBS News
Softball Beating Auburn 25-0 in 4th
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/2/26 at 2:22 pm
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re: Post A Cool Football Related Pic
Posted by Stadium Rat on 5/1/26 at 3:09 pm to Trumansfangs
My dad scoring a touchdown for Tulane against Auburn in the 40s.
re: PSA for Pizza Bakers - Hearthkit Oven Inserts are Available!
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/30/26 at 6:43 am to MobileJosh
quote:This is more versatile than a steel. This can be used for other foods besides pizza and bread. It promotes even cooking and browning for roasts, for example. It provides another rack when you need it, like for Thanksgiving when oven space is at a premium.
Why would you recommend this stupid arse thing when one can just get a pizza steel?
re: PSA for Pizza Bakers - Hearthkit Oven Inserts are Available!
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/29/26 at 2:32 pm to Tornado Alley
quote:Why would I get a steel if I already have this?
Just get a pizza steel and be done with it.
re: PSA for Pizza Bakers - Hearthkit Oven Inserts are Available!
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/28/26 at 4:36 pm to Dam Guide
My oven gets to 550. If you charge the stone for 45 min - an hour, it gives a beautiful crust. I put it all the way at the top of the oven so the oven ceiling acts as the 4th side.
PSA for Pizza Bakers - Hearthkit Oven Inserts are Available!
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/28/26 at 3:29 pm
I bought one of these at least 10 years ago for baking pizza. It gives results close to a commercial pizza oven in your home oven. The company went out of business shortly after I got mine and these have been hard to find. Apparently, this seller got a hold of some old inventory that was unsold.
Here's the eBay link: Hearkit Oven Insert on eBay
Here's a video: YouTube
I am not involved in this seller in any way - I'm just an enthusiastic owner.
re: TD Merch Giveaway for the Food and Drinkers...
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/28/26 at 11:50 am to Chicken
Here I am!
re: Who is your "go to" podcast/website/LSU sports info
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/27/26 at 8:31 am to LSU4Life2021
I don't know which is best, but I came across this long list a while back:
LSU Podcasts
Official LSU
1. LSU Tiger TV LINK
2. LSU LINK
3. LSU sports audio LINK
4. LSU+ (paid, different from youtube content) LINK
5. Hey Fightin' Podcast LINK
Includes firsthand filmed press conferences and game highlights
1. LSU Tigers on NOLA.com LINK
2. DerDiZ Digital + TigerRags LINK
3. Louisiana vs. All Y'all LINK
4. CHAMPSIDE LINK
5. Crescent City Sports LINK
Has exclusive interviews with current LSU staff and prominent athletes
1. Tingle and Co (Joe Schwartz, Rohan Davey) LINK
2. Louisiana Loaded LINK
3. GetGordon (NIL) LINK
4. The Verdin Verdict LINK
Hosted by former/current LSU athletes
1. Off The Bench: LSU (Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn) LINK
2. Mik'd Up w/ Mikie Mahtook and Jared Mitchell LINK
3. Raw Room (Jalen Collins) LINK
4. In the Bayou With Tyrann Mathieu LINK
5. Flau'jae LINK
6. More LINK
10k+ subs (who-what-when-where-why, with some hot takes)
1. AYS Sports LINK
2. Boot Krewe Media LINK
3. Hunt On LSU LINK
4. Mr Dugas LINK
10k+ subs (misinformed echo chamber, cold takes, click bait, ramblings)
1. After Further Review: LSU (Matt Moscona) LINK
2. Locked On LSU (Matt Moscona) LINK
3. 104.5 ESPN (mostly Matt Moscona) LINK
4. Overtime with Matt Moscona LINK
5. Power Hour LSU with CarterThePower (Never stepped on LSU campus in his life) LINK
Everyone else
1. Tough Tiger Talk | All Things LSU Sports LINK
2. Purple Mafia LINK
3. The Babin On The Bayou LINK
4. LSU at The Voice of College Football LINK
5. Bayou Tigers Network LINK
6. LOUISIANA BKM LINK
7. Timeouts and Tangents LINK
8. The Geaux Team LINK
9. All Things Geaux LINK
10. Faith Under the Lights LINK
11. Purple and Gold LINK
12. LSUOdyssey LINK
13. James LSU LINK
14. 4th&Geaux LINK
15. Geaux247 LINK
16. Boot Up: LSU Basketball LINK
Honorable mentions
1. Matt Mitchell LINK
2. SEC Shorts LINK
3. Geaux Fightin' Vids (deleted most vids due to copyright) LINK
Retired
1. Outta My League with Nick Dias LINK
2. Emily Dixon LINK
3. Valley Vision LINK ...too many to name
Banned off youtube
1. TJ LSU Dad (both channels)
Wishlist
Jacques Doucet needs to make his own youtube channel and upload his entire LSU vault covering the Tigers
• Playlist from WAFB Sports LINK
• if random sports anchors can have their own channel covering their highlight segments, Jacques Doucet definitely need one LINK
Petition Barstool so T-Bob Herbert can have his own separate podcast because he's very informed and entertaining, former LSU tiger under the Unnecessary Roughness umbrella
• LANE KIFFIN TO LSU LINK
• BRIAN KELLY OUT AT LSU LINK
Would be crazy if the Evil Twins made a podcast, call it 'coach, I have a question'
• LINK
LSU Podcasts
Official LSU
1. LSU Tiger TV LINK
2. LSU LINK
3. LSU sports audio LINK
4. LSU+ (paid, different from youtube content) LINK
5. Hey Fightin' Podcast LINK
Includes firsthand filmed press conferences and game highlights
1. LSU Tigers on NOLA.com LINK
2. DerDiZ Digital + TigerRags LINK
3. Louisiana vs. All Y'all LINK
4. CHAMPSIDE LINK
5. Crescent City Sports LINK
Has exclusive interviews with current LSU staff and prominent athletes
1. Tingle and Co (Joe Schwartz, Rohan Davey) LINK
2. Louisiana Loaded LINK
3. GetGordon (NIL) LINK
4. The Verdin Verdict LINK
Hosted by former/current LSU athletes
1. Off The Bench: LSU (Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn) LINK
2. Mik'd Up w/ Mikie Mahtook and Jared Mitchell LINK
3. Raw Room (Jalen Collins) LINK
4. In the Bayou With Tyrann Mathieu LINK
5. Flau'jae LINK
6. More LINK
10k+ subs (who-what-when-where-why, with some hot takes)
1. AYS Sports LINK
2. Boot Krewe Media LINK
3. Hunt On LSU LINK
4. Mr Dugas LINK
10k+ subs (misinformed echo chamber, cold takes, click bait, ramblings)
1. After Further Review: LSU (Matt Moscona) LINK
2. Locked On LSU (Matt Moscona) LINK
3. 104.5 ESPN (mostly Matt Moscona) LINK
4. Overtime with Matt Moscona LINK
5. Power Hour LSU with CarterThePower (Never stepped on LSU campus in his life) LINK
Everyone else
1. Tough Tiger Talk | All Things LSU Sports LINK
2. Purple Mafia LINK
3. The Babin On The Bayou LINK
4. LSU at The Voice of College Football LINK
5. Bayou Tigers Network LINK
6. LOUISIANA BKM LINK
7. Timeouts and Tangents LINK
8. The Geaux Team LINK
9. All Things Geaux LINK
10. Faith Under the Lights LINK
11. Purple and Gold LINK
12. LSUOdyssey LINK
13. James LSU LINK
14. 4th&Geaux LINK
15. Geaux247 LINK
16. Boot Up: LSU Basketball LINK
Honorable mentions
1. Matt Mitchell LINK
2. SEC Shorts LINK
3. Geaux Fightin' Vids (deleted most vids due to copyright) LINK
Retired
1. Outta My League with Nick Dias LINK
2. Emily Dixon LINK
3. Valley Vision LINK ...too many to name
Banned off youtube
1. TJ LSU Dad (both channels)
Wishlist
Jacques Doucet needs to make his own youtube channel and upload his entire LSU vault covering the Tigers
• Playlist from WAFB Sports LINK
• if random sports anchors can have their own channel covering their highlight segments, Jacques Doucet definitely need one LINK
Petition Barstool so T-Bob Herbert can have his own separate podcast because he's very informed and entertaining, former LSU tiger under the Unnecessary Roughness umbrella
• LANE KIFFIN TO LSU LINK
• BRIAN KELLY OUT AT LSU LINK
Would be crazy if the Evil Twins made a podcast, call it 'coach, I have a question'
• LINK
re: Let's talk Sardines and other tinned fish
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/18/26 at 7:58 pm to GCTigahs
quote:Was it like this?
When I was a kid, my dad would make a dip with kipper snacks and green olives. It was out of this world and I can't believe I liked it as a kid. But people either loved it or hated it. Wish I had that recipe.
Classic Sardine & Olive Tapenade
1 can (4.25 oz) sardines in olive oil (drained),
1 cup pitted olives,
2 tbsp capers,
2 garlic cloves,
1 tbsp lemon juice,
2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or basil),
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency (finely chopped or smooth) is reached.
Tips
Optional Add-ins: 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes or marinated artichoke hearts for extra depth.
Or maybe this?
Creamy Sardine Olive Dip
1 can sardines (drained),
6 oz softened cream cheese or goat cheese,
1/2 cup chopped olives,
1 tbsp lemon juice,
1 tsp capers.
Mix cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the mashed sardines, olives, capers, and herbs.
Tips
Sardine Prep: For a smoother dip, remove the bones from the sardines before blending.
Flavor Control: Taste before adding extra salt, as olives and sardines are already salty.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.
re: Cities outside Louisiana that remind you of New Orleans
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/15/26 at 8:25 pm to StrongOffer
quote:For 2 blocks.
Memphis is by far the closest city to New Orleans in every way.
re: Any tips to level up red beans?
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/15/26 at 5:47 pm to Seven Costanza
quote:Soak in a brine overnight. It helps the skin soften and cook as fast as the inside of the beans - eliminates "blown out" beans. Thoroughly rinse the soaked beans before cooking.
What I currently do:
- use dried beans that have soaked overnight
re: Tasso gravy with shrimp recipe
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/15/26 at 10:30 am to LSUDad
My favorite tasso is from Bailey's.
re: Tasso gravy with shrimp recipe
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/13/26 at 11:15 am to Bamagirl1980
This is a Tasso Gravy recipe that I adapted from the list of ingredients in Popeyes gravy for their mashed potatoes. It is better that Popeyes version. You can just add an apropriate amount of shrimp and cook until done.
Stadium Rat's Tasso Gravy
3 Tbs vegetable oil
4 chicken gizzards
1/2 cup ground beef
3/4 cup ground pork tasso
1/3 cup green bell peppers, minced
4 cup water
14 oz chicken broth
14 oz beef broth
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 Tbs flour
1 1/3 Tbs milk
1 1/3 Tbs white vinegar
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Saute chicken gizzard in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked. Remove gizzards from the pan and finely mince.
Add bell pepper to the saucepan and saute it for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and ground tasso to the pan and cook it until it's brown. Use a potato masher to smash meat into tiny pieces as it browns.
Add water and beef broth to the pan. Immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour. Add remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gravy for 30 to 35 minutes or until thick.
Yield: 6 cups
Stadium Rat's Tasso Gravy
3 Tbs vegetable oil
4 chicken gizzards
1/2 cup ground beef
3/4 cup ground pork tasso
1/3 cup green bell peppers, minced
4 cup water
14 oz chicken broth
14 oz beef broth
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 Tbs flour
1 1/3 Tbs milk
1 1/3 Tbs white vinegar
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Saute chicken gizzard in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked. Remove gizzards from the pan and finely mince.
Add bell pepper to the saucepan and saute it for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and ground tasso to the pan and cook it until it's brown. Use a potato masher to smash meat into tiny pieces as it browns.
Add water and beef broth to the pan. Immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour. Add remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gravy for 30 to 35 minutes or until thick.
Yield: 6 cups
re: Question for Jambalaya large batch....
Posted by Stadium Rat on 4/12/26 at 3:01 pm to Cell of Awareness
quote:Restaurants' solution is to use parboiled rice. Not as tasty IMO, but it will keep longer than regular rice. And as others have said, watch that temperature.
how do you keep it from overcooking or drying out if it is served all day? Will it last that long without drying out?
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