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Russ Schmitz
Sweet Daddy D, Love your website and recipes. I’m making Jambalaya this weekend. Also love your philosophy, I told my daughter thirty years ago when I was teaching her to cook—first rule of cooking is grab a beer.
Take care, Russ
Sweet Daddy D
Yeah you right, Russ. Can't go wrong with a beer. If you burn the dish, at least you have a beer! Keep cooking, my friend.
Cindy V
Request: Oyster Dressing!
Love getting your emails. Fun, phunny, and yummy!
Sweet Daddy D
Yeah you right, Cindy V. I Thanks for those kind words. I got you covered on the oyster dressing, watch out for the next email!
Marian Martinez
Thank you for the birthday greeting! You really are SWEET Daddy D.
Sweet Daddy D
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Jeanette Maddox
I can’t wait to try out some of these recipes. Do you have a Crab cake with Veloute sauce recipe?
Sweet Daddy D
Jeanette, glad to have you aboard. I have never published my crab cake recipe, but I'll plan to move it up the list now. I hope you find some recipes you like, keep in touch!
TROY TRAHAN
I stumbled across your web site & will try some of the recipes. I am from Bayou Vista too...family has been there since 1950's. I lived on Hwy 182 between Moon St and Uranus St.
Sweet Daddy D
Welcome, Troy. I hope you find something you like. I spent a lot of time down that way when I was growing up! Thanks for reaching out.
Mike Binnings
OK..did the shrimp and asparagus..outstanding. Next week it wil be the shrimp and cane sauce. Every Sat. I go the Covington Market and get shrimp and the fixings.., veggie guy, bread lady, shrimp man…etc.Going thru your receipts will be fun. Really enjoying your Le Bon Pappa..good seasoning. Am I on your mailing list…Mike Binnings STPH
Sweet Daddy D
Hey, Mike, I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes. It doesn't look like you've signed up for emails. Just go to the header (top) of any page and click on subscribe. Add your name and email address and that should do it. Keep cooking!
Mike Binnings
On my way to the store for the beer and stuff for the Cajun potatoes and beans for lunch with my wife today. Enjoyed this morning......Chaplain Mike
Sweet Daddy D
Chaplin Mike! So great meeting you yesterday. I think you made all the difference! Thanks for that, hope you enjoy the website!
cynthia scott
I love your website. I happened to come across it looking for stuffed mirlitons like my Mom made. Your recipe was perfect!
Sweet Daddy D
Thank you, Cynthia. That’s a high compliment, much appreciated.
Mike binnings
OK…I now have cooked the Cane Syrup shrimp and then the dirty rice. I got to back off as I am gaining weight drinking all that beer required of your receipts.
Both were fantastic! I am really enjoying this. But; I have signed up again for your newsletter and still not receiving it. Hope you are doing well…Mike Binnings
Sweet Daddy D
Hey, Mike. I know I've been a little slack with the newsletter lately, but don't forget where we met just over two weeks ago. Still recovering from the knee replacement, but I plan to be back in the saddle soon. In fact, while I'm recovering I'm working on republishing some of my existing articles, including the one for Dirty Rice. That should be out in a few days. No major changes to the recipe but updating the format and images for improved clarity and to better align with the current search requirements. If you liked the Cane Syrup Sauce on the shrimp, check out the recipe for the pork tenderloin with the same sauce. You are definitely on the email list and should see something soon. Thanks!
Chris
I used your Stewed chicken recipe as a guide. I used a baking Hen in lieu of young chicken. Left out bell pepper and wine because I did not have them. Stewed in a crock pot after assembling in a Dutch oven. Hats off to you Ya bro! It's Fantastic
Sweet Daddy D
Fantastic, Chris. I appreciate you giving the recipe a try and am glad it gave you a guide to make it your own.