Favorite team:LSU 
Location:In the middle of town
Biography:Bleed purple & gold, hate cheaters, roaches and other no good varmints
Interests:Redneck gourmet cooking, keeping people in line
Occupation:Shaper of young minds and healer of the innocent
Number of Posts:1701
Registered on:6/25/2009
Online Status:Not Online

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re: Where to watch game today ?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 3/4/17 at 11:32 am
Streaming on Cox through computer. We found it on Roku -> Streaming channels -> Fox Sports -> Fox Sports 1 -> Shriners Baseball...
Dead shooter from Missouri. Bastard The reason for the ambush at B-Quik - that's a known location for police on duty to hang out and visit. ...

re: Wooden spoon or wisk for roux?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 10/30/15 at 4:46 pm
Flat wooden with curved grip. Got mine at Red Stick Farmer's Market/Craft Fair many rouxs ago....

re: Can someone tell me about Bayona?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 10/30/15 at 4:41 pm
Haven't been in a while, but the rabbit was excellent. Nice polo is fine - pretty laid back place....
Pickle juice chasers after tequila shots :cheers:...

re: Any downside to vinegar?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 9/24/15 at 2:08 pm
[quote]I love the stuff.Surely there must be something wrong with it. [/quote] My brother has been on a strict no-carb diet. You can't use balsamic vinegar because it contains sugars. Sounded crazy to me. Homemade balsamic vinaigrette always in my fridge!...
I'm great! Decided to check back in with TD. I just spent July 4th weekend with that same virus, thus the soup recommendation that brought me through. :lol:...
Day One: Campbell's chicken and rice with saltines Day Two: Toast and scrambled egg That's my cure...

Where to watch baseball game tonight?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 5/2/14 at 12:35 pm
Baton Rouge Cox subscribers, what local food & drink establishments are showing the game tonight? I really don't want to impose on my AT&T Uverse friends. Thanks!...

re: WFDT

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/11/13 at 7:17 pm
Reheated turkey and sausage gumbo, with long grain rice and French bread. No bell peppers, but plenty of celery. ...

re: WFDT

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 8:18 pm
Thanks! I'll bookmark so I don't have to bug you again. Will definitely try it next time. :cheers:...

re: Bell peppers in a gumbo

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 8:15 pm
Thanks! My gumbo sans bell pepper was pretty tasty....

re: Bell peppers in a gumbo

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 8:10 pm
Omitting the celery is almost as heinous as adding tomato!...

re: WFDT

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 7:01 pm
[quote]Try the oven method next time.[/quote] Remind me - What's your technique? I've read it but don't remember it. ...

re: Best dessert in BR?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 6:47 pm
Big fan of the molten lava cake at Flemings. Cheesecake Bistro is always a fun choice....

re: Bell peppers in a gumbo

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 6:28 pm
Sadly, no. They don't "agree." My trinity is a binity. ...

re: WFDT

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 6:26 pm
Sweated over a roux for an hour. Missed the first half of the SECCG. Turkey and sausage gumbo, 2006 Antler Hill Napa Valley Cabernet. ...

re: What do you eat when you are sick?

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 10:24 am
Scrambled eggs, grits and toast. ...

re: Baton Rouge Steakhouse question

Posted by GRITSBabe on 12/7/13 at 10:22 am
[quote]tigers1956[/quote] Well, okay. I don't think Baton Rouge is THAT bad, but then, I'm old. I prefer to stay home, cook gumbo and drink wine. ...