Featured Recipe #1

New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo is a staple in the Cajun and Creole Cultures. As in most Cajun Cooking recipes, we will start with a Roux. A roux is used as a thickening agent for this traditional seafood soup. The word Gumbo derives from the Creole culture which is the West African word for okra. Okra is also [...]

Beryl | January 4th, 2009 | Continued

Featured Recipe #2

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach and Artichoke Dip or Spinach Dip are often referred to as Spinach Madeline in Cajun cuisine.  We make Spinach Madeline around the holidays.  It is a family favorite.  I even have a special small crock pot to keep it warm when I am expecting a crowd. This recipe will serve about six guests.  For [...]

Beryl | January 3rd, 2009 | Continued

Featured Recipe #3

How to Cook Crockpot Pot Roast

A  crockpot pot roast is a wonderful thing. If you’ve been afraid of cooking a large roast, a slow cooker is the way to go. This slow cooker  roast recipe contains simple ingredients and is oh so easy with a sprinkling of Cajun Cooking. As I write this, yesterday it was like 80 degrees and [...]

Beryl | December 22nd, 2008 | Continued

Featured Recipe #4

How to Make Shrimp Dip

Shrimp Dip is a simple and fast dish to prepare for a party, baby shower, or impromptu gathering.  The accounting department at my office always asks me to make this dip when we’re having a function.  One of the ladies doesn’t like green onions, so I put in the food processor so she can’t see [...]

Beryl | December 16th, 2008 | Continued

Featured Recipe #5

Broccoli Rice Casserole

How To Make Broccoli Rice Casserole with Beryl Stokes Broccoli Rice Casserole is a favorite at the Stokes home, and tonight we have a guest cook to help us make it. We first became acquainted with this dish at a local Piccadilly cafeteria, and decided to make it at home. We didn’t really have a [...]

Beryl | August 21st, 2008 | Continued

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Can You Eliminate Your Grocery Bill with MPB Today?

MPB Today

(Note: This is the first time I’ve ever recommended something like this to our readers. I really feel like this is just way too important, and powerful, not to pass along. This is a very simple plan that can help a LOT of people.)

MPB TodayWould you be interested in eliminating your grocery bill and shopping for FREE at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club?

Who wouldn’t be, right?

I imagine most of us could balance our household budget if we could get our food budget covered somehow…

How would $300.00 in cash, plus a $200 Wal-Mart gift card every month (or every week) or so help out in your home?

Most people could actually begin to get ahead with an extra $500 a month (or what about an extra $500 a week!) coming into their household.

No more “too much month left at the end of the money.” Maybe for the first time in your life you could actually have some money left over at the end of the month. Isn’t that a novel idea!

I don’t know about you, but I see a lot of good people really struggling right now because of the economy. Through no fault of their own, many of our neighbors have lost their jobs, are losing their homes and even having their families break up because of this economic crisis.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, or which party is in office, it’s obvious that this mess is not going away anytime soon.

I want to encourage you to invest a few minutes and read about a program we just discovered that’s helping a whole lot of families stop the financial hemorrhaging that is killing the spirits of so many families in America.

A company located in Pensacola, Florida called Southeastern Delivery is in the grocery delivery business. They deliver name-brand groceries to homes in Florida and Alabama and ship them to homes all over the U.S.

Southeastern Delivery has set up a marketing division called MPB Today to aggressively expand their grocery deliver system nationwide through a referral system.

So what does this have to do with you and me?

What this means for you and me is that MPB Today is paying really big commissions and bonuses for referring people to their grocery delivery system… And people like you and me have an opportunity to earn some good money helping them expand.

How Does the MPB Today Referral System Work?

In a nutshell, here’s how MPB Today works –

1. You purchase $200 of groceries one time.
2. You refer 2 people.
3. You help your 2 referrals get 2 referrals (a total of 6 people)
4. You get paid $300 Cash plus $200 groceries (or Wal-Mart gift card).

How Often Can You Get Paid From MPB Today?

You can collect $300 Cash plus $200 in groceries (or $200 Wal-Mart gift card) every month, or every week, or every day, or every whatever, each time you put together a group of 6 referrals…

And remember this –

You do not have to personally refer all 6 yourself. You simply need to refer 2 people personally to qualify for your commissions. The other 4 people can be referred by you, or your other referrals, or even by the person that referred you!

And, you NEVER have to pay out of pocket again to start a new group of 6 referrals. Every time you fill your group of 6 referrals, you get $300 in cash, plus $200 in groceries (or a $200 Wal-Mart gift card, plus you are re-entered into the referral system to do it again if you choose to.

Watch This Short 4-Minute Video For Details

How Much Does It Cost To Join The MPB Today Referral Program?

To join the MPB Today Grocery Delivery System referral program costs a one-time out of pocket $210.

What you get for your $210 is a $200 grocery voucher that can be redeemed at any time for name brand groceries to be delivered to your door, and $10 (per year) for your own company replicated website where you can send your referrals to get all of the information they need to make an informed decision about MPB Today.

Would you like to spend $210
out of pocket one time to
TOTALLY ELIMINATE
your grocery bill?

Click here to see what your MPB Today website will look like.

What Happens If I Never Refer Anyone to MPB Today?

Not a problem… You simply order $200 of groceries from MPB Today with your grocery voucher.

What Should I Do Next?

1. Just go to the company website at http://GroceryMoneyPlus.com/

2. Watch the short 4-minute video and read the short one-page overview

3. You can join the program at the website, or call Betty or me with any questions you may have.

Call:
Betty Ambrose
931-380-8556

Or

Mike Stokes
225-218-8077

MPB Today is the best new opportunity to earn extra money I have seen in years. The risk of loss is next to nothing (the money to join is already in your budget – your grocery money!) and the opportunity to get out of debt or to be able to afford things you can’t afford now is extraordinary.

Once again, in a nutshell, here’s how it works –

-> Only $210 one-time grocery purchase to join the program.

-> NO monthly fees.

-> NO monthly “autoship”

-> Includes $200 grocery purchase of name-brand groceries.

-> Includes your own company replicated website.

-> Only 2 personal referrals qualifies you for commissions.

-> NO limit on your earnings.

It’s no get-rich-quick scheme, but it is a solid opportunity to make some good money by referring people to the grocery delivery system. And the best thing is that you won’t be in this all on your own.

Need us to talk with your referrals with you?

Betty and I and a team of full-time marketers are standing by to help you get your two personal referrals and to help you help your referrals to get their two referrals. This is a TEAM business.

I hope you’ll give Betty or me a call so we can tell you more about MPB Today and how YOU can work at your own schedule and get your family’s groceries (and more) paid for.

Your Partners in Success,

Betty
(931) 380-8556

Mike
(225) 218-8077

PS – We’ll be back with some Cajun recipes real soon! In the meantime, please take a good look at MPB Today.

August 24th, 2010 | Beryl | 0 comments
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How to Cook Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken Recipe.  We had a request for a How to Cook Grilled Chicken recipe and How-To video.  The viewer specifically asked about grilling chicken quarters which is the thigh and leg still attached.  We had never really tried thighs and legs and only ever opted for chicken breasts. 

So equipped with our new idea, we set out to try a whole chicken to grill.  Our local meat and seafood market, Maxwell’s Market, features fresh local free range chickens. 

The butcher recommended to cut the bird into 10 pieces instead of the usual 8: 2 legs, 2 breasts, 2 thighs and 2 wings. 

The extra cut basically cuts the large breast in half.  And you know what – it worked out great.  We had 2 extra pieces of white meat.

Cutting the breast in half also made for a perfectly sized meat portion.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken

Whole Chicken cut-up into 8 or 10 pieces
Garlic Powder
Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Sea Salt
A flavorful Bar-be-que sauce

Grill
Charcoal
Hickory or Mesquite Chips
Grilling brush or mop
Grilling Tongs

Cooking Directions for Grilled Chicken

Begin by preparing your grill and starting the charcoal.  For a full video on how to start a charcoal grill, please see our video called How to Grilling Tips.

Meanwhile, rinse the chicken pieces with water and drain on paper towels or in a colander.  Keep the skin on to provide juicy chicken instead of dried out burnt chicken meat.  Place on a platter or large baking sheet. 

Season with Garlic Powder, Sea Salt and Tony’s Creole Seasoning.  Sprinkle on both sides if you wish.  We just seasoned on the skin side.

Place on the grill opposite the charcoal – off the direct heat.  Grill for 25 minutes, then pat on a generous portion of BBQ sauce.  Continue grilling for another 20-30 minutes.  Chicken’s internal temperature should reach a minimum of 160 degrees in the thickest part of the meat. 

Remove from grill onto a serving platter.  Allow to sit for 5 minutes or so to soak in the great flavor.

Serving Suggestions for Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken goes great with our Cajun Potato Salad!

July 17th, 2009 | Beryl | 10 comments
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How to Make Homemade French Fries

Homesmade French Fries Recipe.  Homemade French Fries are a staple accompaniment to PoBoys, Steaks, Fried Seafood dishes.

Ingredients for Homestyle French Fries

Idaho or white potatoes (1 potato per person)

Sea Salt or Tony’s Creole Seasonings

Canola or Vegetable Oil

The Potatoes: 

Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and leave skin on or peel the potatoes.

Cut a piece off one end of the potato so that it will fit flatly on a cutting board. 

With a sharp paring knife, cut potato into 1/4″ to 1/2″ slices. 

Then, lay flat on the cutting board and cut into strips. 

Cut evenly as possible for even cooking time. 

Place in a bowl of cold water.  Drain. 

Place back in a bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes. 

The Oil: 

Using a heavy bottom deep pot, skillet, or electric fryer, pour in fresh canola or vegetable oil. 

Always be careful to leave 2-4” from the top to leave room for the oil to bubble up. 

Optimal temperature is 350 to 375 degrees. 

An electric fryer either has an automatic temperature setting or a button to help you. 

If you are using a regular pot and do not have a thermometer, drop a small amount of a potato into the oil. 

If it bubbles up quickly, the oil is ready.

Deep Frying: 

Once the oil is properly heated, carefully drop potatoes into the oil.

Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.  Potatoes should freely move around.

Potatoes should be golden brown and probably will be floating to the top of the oil. 

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on layers of paper towels.

Serving Suggestions for Homestyle French Fries

Serve with Sea Salt or Tony’s Creole Seasoning sprinkled on top. 

Or for a bit if indulgence, top with finely shredded cheddar cheese.

Note: Oil and water DO NOT MIX!! Keep water away from the hot oil. If you pour water on the oil, the mixture will explode. If the oil smokes or catches fire, cover it with a pan lid or cookie sheet. You can use baking soda to put out any grease fires, but be careful that you don’t spread the flames around.

July 17th, 2009 | Beryl | 6 comments