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Category Archives: seafood I believe there are signs in life and that sometimes when you pray you get an answer. It may come as a surprise and even in a way you totally did not expect. But it happens. And it happened to me today. Last night I was cleaning out a closet and I came across something...
Posted in Ass Friendly, Fish, Grill, seafood
Ammie - July 28, 2010 - 7:14 am
She is adorable – yeah for another saved animal! Oh, and the tacos look great too! 
The Nifty Foodie - July 28, 2010 - 7:20 am
You are way awesome for taking in this kitty! I hate how people just ignore/neglect animals that are lost. While I can’t take in anymore pets, you better believe I at least offer them food or water and call owners if there are tags. :\ 
Tasha - July 28, 2010 - 8:27 am
What a wonderful story! Enjoy getting to know your new baby. She is lucky to have wandered in your door. The fish tacos look amazing, too. 
Erica - July 28, 2010 - 8:39 am
Awww…what a sweet story and she looks just like my sweet Clementine. I don’t know what it is about that color of cat, but they are so sweet! Good luck with the name picking! The fish Tacos look amazing, and I wish we could get fresh fish here. Grrr… 
Tracy - July 28, 2010 - 9:55 am
Your story brought tears to my eyes. We had to put down one of our “babies” about a year ago and it was devastating. We didn’t intend to get another cat for a very long time, but our surviving cat, Lucy, told us otherwise. She was BORED! So, we went to adopt a rescue cat…and came home with TWO! Two adorable brothers named Noah and Fitz. They are sooooo sweet and special to us. Can’t imagine our lives without them. 
Laura - July 28, 2010 - 10:02 am
That’s awesome! I totally believe that this sort of thing doesn’t just happen by coincidence. Welcome, Trixie or Pumpkin or whatever her name shall be. She’s adorable! Oh. And the food looks great, too, as per usual 
Kerri - July 28, 2010 - 10:17 am
caesar was such a sweet kitty… he is currently playing with quincy. and we will see them again some day… i’m so glad that you are able to rescue this new kitten. i know how much you and jorge will love her! 
Lindsay - July 28, 2010 - 10:23 am
Awwah she is a cutie. I had a kitten that looks like her follow me home from school when i was about 7. We thought of Halloween also so we named her Hallo. She was one of my best friends growing up. Even though I have 4 kids now all of my animals are my babies too. 
DeAnna - July 28, 2010 - 10:29 am
OMG I’m sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I totally understand your feelings. Our Bobbi died in April after 19 years of love and happiness. She was our daughter. A lot of people don’t understand how close you can be to a pet. I thought it would be a long time before we got another pet, then Merlin came into our lives. He is a huge bundle of love. What a beautiful Tortie girl. She looks like a bunch of different spices. Pepper, cumin, chili, onion salt. LOL 
Steven - July 28, 2010 - 10:37 am
Cat story really warmed my heart. I presently have eight kitties and one beautiful German Shepherd that I have rescued, who truly believes she is the Mommy to all eight of them. I could read heartwarming stories like yours all day. And yes, I am certain Caesar guided this new arrival to your doorsteps… 
Becca - July 28, 2010 - 10:49 am
Ohhh Jessica… what a WONDERFUL story! I am SO happy to know that your new kitty will have such loving and wonderful parents! Now then… your fish taco post was an answer to MY prayers, girlfriend! After my HORRID experience at the doctor yesterday (he asked me if I was PREGNANT, when he knows that my tubes have been tied!), I am DEFINITELY in need of every ass-friendly recipe that I can get my hands on. Thanks for the love, Hon xoxo 
Loren - July 28, 2010 - 1:32 pm
First, I have to say it is wonderful you were sent this kitty. It’s a symbiotic meeting of needs and a sign for sure that your old one helped you find each other. Halloween is a particularly interesting, and I love the magickal way you were brought together. I think “Zelda” would capture that if you’re still considering names. In German, it means “dark battle” which I think represents her trauma of being abandoned – but in later Yiddish interpretations, the name means “happiness” which is what she has found with you. Just my two cents. It captures the moment. 
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking - July 28, 2010 - 1:45 pm
Congrats on the new kitty! She’s adorable. This fish taco recipe looks to-die-for… I love those fresh ingredients and flavors! 
Stephanie - July 28, 2010 - 1:53 pm
I’m so, so glad you shared your story! My husband and I have a 1-year-old golden retriever, Gus, and we consider him our “heart dog,” meaning he has a place in our hearts always as he is just as much a part of our family as I am. So I understand your grief over the loss of Caesar. Please keep us updated on Trixie’s (that my vote!) story! 
sippitysup - July 28, 2010 - 2:06 pm
I usually avoid blod with cat picture. I love cats but they appear on way to many blogs ;0 But I made an exception for this perfection! GREG 
DessertForTwo - July 28, 2010 - 4:20 pm
Aww, I loved your sweet story! I believe in signs! We had a dog once that was truly a part of our family. I know how you feel. These tacos look amazing, but I can’t shake the 1 stick of butter…have you tried using less butter with great results? I’ll give it a try and let you know 
Megan - July 28, 2010 - 6:59 pm
I love fish tacos, and these look really good…but I have a hard time believing any dinner that includes a stick of butter could possibly be ass friendly. 
Nichole - July 29, 2010 - 12:13 am
LOL Ok … First time on the blog. This is a recap of my experience thus far: About five minutes ago I followed a link from Food Gawker because these Blacked Fish Tacos look so yummy. I got teary eyed from the touching story you told about losing one cat and having another stroll into your life unexpectedly. Then I really did lawlz at my monitor when I read that you categorized this as “Ass Friendly”. hahhaa My friends and I say that sometime we ~have~ to have two of something so our thighs don’t become unbalanced … would hate to be walking around with one skinnier than the other. =P I’m looking forward to a leisurely stroll through your site! <3Nic 
Sarah - July 29, 2010 - 11:36 am
I have been having a hard time with my fish tacos because the juice leaks through the corn tortillas. I can’t wait to try your recipe! P.S. I LOVE your cat story and the meaning behind it. What a great page to stumble upon! God bless you and your family. 
Tanya - July 29, 2010 - 9:38 pm
Congratulations on your new kitty!! I recently lost a kitty so I know your pain. They truly are beloved family members. Take care of that precious little baby sent to you from the heavens. 
Kerstin - August 1, 2010 - 10:07 pm
Awww, what a sweet story! And these tacos look amazing – the blackened fish and yummy sauce sound so tasty! 
Samarie - August 2, 2010 - 11:08 am
Every time you move you get a new cat! Really guys you need to stop! LOL Congrats on your new little addition.
Samarie - August 2, 2010 - 11:42 am
You really need to stop collecting cats… LOL EVERY TIME YOU MOVE! Any way congrats on your new addition. Now Bennie has a new playmate. 
Chiara - August 4, 2010 - 5:20 am
Your post made me cry (and I’m at the office!!!) and then it made me smile, because I love it when people adopt baby cats and then they grow into beautiful and happy adult cats! I have a cat myself who “arrived” at my place shortly after a street cat I really loved died, so I know the feeling…
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Posted in Appetizer, Chicken, Freezeable, Main Dish, Personal Life, Soup, seafood
 I have been trying to decide how to approach this post for the last week. Should I just graze over the subject of the Oil Spill in the Gulf Of Mexico? Should I go deep and tell you exactly what I think? Should I badger you with tons of photos of the animals and people...
Posted in Appetizer, Chicken, Freezeable, Main Dish, Personal Life, Soup, seafood
by Jessica 11 comments
The Nifty Foodie - July 26, 2010 - 7:57 am
I friggin love gumbo! We make a 1:1 roux and skim off the fat in the end.
Kerri - July 26, 2010 - 8:55 am
you had me at gumbo… you really had me with the gulf and i am so making this when i saw the okra! i hope our gulf can be saved, jessie!
DeAnna - July 26, 2010 - 9:24 am
Wow. This is a lot of good information in one place regarding donations and volunteering. Thank you! Your dishes are adorable. I just hope there will be any shrimp left to make gumbos.
Samarie - July 26, 2010 - 12:50 pm
I love you post this week! Love you! 
G Hopkins - July 26, 2010 - 2:00 pm
WELL DONE for linking the oil spill info onto Foodgawker via your granny’s yummy recipe & just helping to keep the message out there.. I’m an ex-pat from Savannah, GA, living in Ireland, & am hugely distressed by what’s happening in the Gulf of Mexico. Also v.distressed at the lack of news info on what is the earth’s most devastating (man-made) ecological disaster ever. AND still ongoing.. Unbelievable. The links are v.helpful, & we’ll all help to keep everyone informed & do whatever can be done. 
Stella - July 26, 2010 - 4:27 pm
I live just south of Tampa, and everyone I know is so angry about the spill. It is certainly close to everyone’s hearts and their wallets too actually. 
Sharlene - July 26, 2010 - 11:06 pm
This is a fantastic post. Thank you so much for keeping all of us alert on the crisis in the Gulf. I hope that you, your family, and everyone in the area remain strong and continue to give us updates. This recipe looks amazing. I’ll look into making a donation right away! 
The Internet Cooking Princess - July 27, 2010 - 9:39 am
Great post – nice to hear a Foodie talk about it. And your Dad is PRESH! 
bianca - July 27, 2010 - 2:10 pm
The gulf situation is devastation; I’m sorry about your beloved place. At the very least there is delicious gumbo! 
Kim - July 28, 2010 - 9:15 am
This is definitely going to be a feature for my first football party. Thanks for sharing! 
Amanda @ Bakingwithoutabox - August 23, 2010 - 10:07 am
Thank you for this! I grew up in Mississippi and practiced law in Louisiana before moving out west. I crossed that bridge across Ponchatrain countless times going between N’Awlins and Slidell. Very proactive of you to argue from the heart and so sweet to share a family recipe. |
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