Some say crawfish, while others say crayfish. But don’t you dare call these freshwater crustaceans craw-dads! In Louisiana, where crawfish is king, they’re known as CRAWFISH. In other parts of the United States, especially in the Northwest where these clawed crustaceans can be found in cold lakes and rivers, they are usually called crayfish. And now you know!

Every time I see a Country Time lemonade commercial it does bring me back to the summers of my childhood before there was a plethora of bottled, canned and ready-mix drinks. Yes, I am dating myself and yes, I’m as old as the hills, but the drinks we had were indeed cooling and refreshing. Oh, yes we did have a bottled Pepsi or Coca Cola on occasion, usually for special occasions like the 4th of July, Labor Day or a birtday party.
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Are you ever curious as to how some dishes got their names? For instance, did you know that Peach Melba was created in the late 1800s by the famous French chef Escoffier for Dame Nellie Melba, a popular Australian opera singer.
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Herbs and edible flowers are just the thing to kick up your summertime meals. If you don’t have either in your garden, visit your local farmers’ market or supermarket produce department. The choice is endless.
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If you’re traveling in and around Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, or Plano, Texas, I urge you to make it a point to visit Central Market in any of these cities. You’re in for a real treat.
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The first time I heard of a bouillabaisse was from a delightful lady by the name of Carmen Bulliard Montegut, now deceased. She was the unofficial “keeper” of old traditional recipes that were held sacred by the people of St. Martinville, a small yet sophisticated town sometimes referred to as Le Petit Paris by the French royalist who migrated there during the French Revolution.
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Summer Eating for Kids

So the kiddos are out of school, and they’re already BORED? Baseball games, camp, trips to the library, swimming, watermelon parties, skate boarding, the movies, and endless sleepovers just can’t keep them occupied, huh? Well, why not get them in the kitchen to cook? You might be surprised at how much fun it can be for them as well as for you. There’s nothing like a family cooking together. Just be sure that you make it clear that one of the rules is to clean as you go. Give each child a task. Older kids can chop and younger kids are great at helping with desserts. This is also a great opportunity for children of all ages to learn about kitchen terms, gadgets, nutrition, and kitchen safety.
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