CAJUN CRATE
BEST OF BOX • AUGUST 2019
Best Best of of Box Box
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ACADIAN COFFEE ROASTERS We chose Acadian coffee roasters for our "Best Of Box" because of the amount of great feedback we receive for this brand of coffee. Acadian Coffee Roasters is a Woman-Owned, Certified Organic Coffee Roaster located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Acadian Coffee Roasters is a micro Roaster who offers strictly 100% Organic, Rain Forest Alliance and Fair Trade Arabica beans. They take pride in offering top grade beans from around the world to make your coffee experience one that keeps you coming back. As native Louisianians, they were raised with the introduction of coffee at an early age. It’s a part of our culture and everyday life. It’s not just a beverage, but a social ritual. People come together over coffee.
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LOUISIANA ETOUFFEE BASE Louisiana Fish Fry products have been featured in many of our Cajun Crates and continues to be one of our more popular brands. In our February box we featured the Etouffée Base. This is an effortless Etouffée. Just add your choice of crawfish, shrimp, or chicken to our delicious blend of onions, bell peppers, celery, and spices. Just add rice and enjoy! Louisiana Fish Fry products are made in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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THE BAMBOO CHEF FRIED RICE SEASONING MIX In April we introduced a new Brand, The Bamboo Chef, from the makers of The Cajun Spoon. Fried Rice may not sound Cajun but it paired with cajun country popcorn rice and Crawfish or Shrimp and you have some Cajun Fried Rice! The Bamboo Chef’s Fried Rice Seasoning Mix is ready in 10 minutes or less- just add a few simple ingredients and you’ve got dinner for the whole family! This seasoning blends are gluten free, contain no MSG, and are low sodium so that you can feel good about what you’re cooking. The Bamboo Chef is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana company.
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CAJUN FRY PASTALYA Over the past year of boxes we introduced the brand Cajun Fry. In our last Tailgating themed box we featured Pastalaya! A pasta twist on jambalaya.The Cajun Fry Pastalaya has been one of our best sellers! Cajun Fry Pastalaya Mix is made with shell noodles and a special blend of seasonings. This meal is quick and easy to make. Just add chicken and sausage! Cajun Fry products are made in Pierre Part, Louisiana.
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RAGIN' CAJUN FIXIN'S CAJUN GUMBO In our January Cajun Crate, the Lafayette Box, we introduced Ragin' Cajun Brand Cajun Gumbo Ready-Mix. We had so many subscribers contact us to say how much they loved this brand and how they were skeptical of a Cajun Gumbo Mix out of a box - but now they are fans for life! Raigin' Cajun Brand is made in Broussard, Louisiana. Cooking instructions: If using a whole chicken, pre-cook chicken, if using boneless chicken breast, cut them into smaller pieces. Cup up chicken and combine 2 lbs. of chicken and 1 lb. of smoked Cajun sausage with 2 quarts of water or chicken stock in a 4 quart pot. Add package of Ragin Cajun Fixin’s Gumbo Ready Mix, stir well. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is fully cooked. Serve over rice.
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CAJUN'S CHOICE BBQ SHRIMP MIX One of our most top requested items, Cajun's Choice Shrimp Mix, was in our April Cajun Crate... and now we have to make sure we do not run out of this! Cajun Shrimp Mix, also known as barbecue shrimp, is an all-time favorite dish in the south. This one-step seasoning packet helps bring it to your table in 15 minutes or less. The premixed packet of natural herbs and spices takes all the guesswork out of recreating great Louisiana flavor. All natural and does not contain MSG. Cajun's Choice products are made in Broussard, Louisiana.
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KONRIKO CREOLE SEASONING Just sprinkle this masterful blend of spices like salt to enhance any food’s flavor. Put it on everything but dessert! Great as a rub for grilled meats. Adds a kick to your pasta sauce and is MSG and Gluten Free! Cajun Crate featured this seasoning in our December Cajun Crate and have since added several other Konriko Brand seasonings to our website. Konriko is made in New Iberia, Louisiana and you can tour their rice mill (Conrad Rice Mill) and factory.
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BULLDOG GARLIC PEPPER JELLY It's no secret that we love Bulldog Pepper Jelly! We have featured many of their jellies in our past Cajun Crates. This month we want you to try their Garlic Pepper Jelly! It is one of their savory flavors. It can be added not only to cream cheese, but to meats and vegetables! Roasted Garlic Bulldog Pepper Jelly has a fullbodied flavor created by freshly roasting pods of garlic releasing it’s rich golden color and sweet yet savory taste. This flavor is great for glazing meats, charcuterie boards, or used as a dipping sauce. Bulldog Pepper Jelly is from Lone Pine, Louisiana. Visit bulldogpepperjelly.com to learn more about the ladies from Bulldog and their jellies!
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BLUE MAGNOLIA BREAD PUDDING After being off of the market for over a year, in early 2019, Blue Magnolia Bread Pudding was back! We featured this very popular southern bread pudding mix in our March Cajun Crate. The original mix makes a rich, moist bread pudding sure to leave you reaching for more. Spice it up with cinnamon, raisins, or pecans. Or try adding 1/4 cup of fresh fruit, like blueberries, blackberries, or peaches but remember to subtract an equal amount of milk. And don't forget to try the classic rum sauce recipe on the back of each packet. Blue Magnolia is made in Egan, Louisiana.
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CAJUN COUNTRY POPCORN RICE Cajun Country popcorn rice highlights rice varieties grown in Louisiana that have fragrant qualities. The rice is very popular because of its unique taste and aroma. It adds a warm essence and lively character to any dish. Popcorn rice is a long grain and can be enjoyed with any recipe. Add this popcorn rice to your gumbo or ĂŠtouffĂŠe! Cajun Country Popcorn Rice is made in Crowley, Louisiana.
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TABASCO CARIBBEAN STYLE SAUCE We often feature products by Tabasco so our subscribers can experience their other products outside of just pepper sauces. Tabasco Caribbean Style Steak Sauce delivers the sweet-hot tropical flavor of the Caribbean Islands. Great on steak and roasted meats, or as an ingredient in homemade BBQ sauce, add a splash of tangy flavor to your meal. Tabasco products are made in Avery Island, Louisiana.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip INGREDIENTS: 1 10 oz. log goat cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin all of oil, plus more for brushing Freshly ground pepper 8 small cocktail tomatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt 3-4 Tablespoons Roasted Garlic Pepper Jelly Toasted baguette slices, for serving
DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400°. Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor and season with pepper; PurÊe until smooth. Brush a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil, then spread the cheese mixture in the dish, mounding it slightly higher around the edge than in the middle. Bake until golden and heated, through about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, chives, vinegar, garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3-4 tsp of Roasted Garlic Pepper Jelly. In a medium bowl. After dip is baked spoon the tomato mixture on top of the dip. Serve with baguette slices.
MEET BULLDOG PEPPER JELLY Meet Kim and Cindy from Bulldog Pepper Jelly. Their venture into making pepper jellies started 12 years ago with the passing down of their great-grandparents' small farmhouse and enough rich farmland to grow lush vibrant gardens. They are located in Lone Pine, LA, which happens to be near Forest Hill, LA, "The Nursery Capital of the World", which has been a fantastic advantage for them. Their fresh (pesticide-free) vegetables are grown naturally, yearround. They have dedicated two special gardens for the growth of their pepper plants. They especially raise JalapeĂąo, Habanero, and Serrano for our assorted jellies. Their strawberry pepper jelly is made using locally-grown strawberries. Pecans are harvested from their own hundred-year-old Pecan trees along with other Louisiana sourced pecans. The name, Bulldog, came from having two French Bulldogs, Jolie Blanc (Jo Jo) and Rocco, running around the farm. If you ever get the chance to meet these ladies, they will make you cry from laughing and feed you too. Visit their website to learn more about them in some short behind the scenes videos. BULLDOG PEPPER JELLY "The jelly with a BITE!!!".