TBTK 2009 Preview – Tigum Bol-anon Lafayette
(May 18, 2009) – Tagbilaranon and New Jersey residents, Antonio and Janet Navea took time off from a New Orleans convention to visit with Fr. Loloy Estoque at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette, LA; enjoying a sumptuous “kamayan” of local Cajun seafood: crawfish boil at Crawfish Time Restaurant
TBTK THEME SONG – TIGUM BOLA-NON TIGUM
Words by J. Roel Lungay
Music by Romeo C. Mascarinas
Performed by Romeo! Romeo! & Wendel Taladua
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Duration : 0:4:16
I’ve got a hard luck story to tell. But who am I?
I started seeing psychiatrists back in 1986, I guess. Which was weird because it made it less arrogant, I suppose, but also left me with a craving for Cajun seafood. And I’m still a mess, man. There’s no 12-step programme that could ever keep me clean. I’m almost a bulldog – do you understand? Just look at my blood-shot eyes…
Who am I, and who’s the guy I like hanging with?
PS: THIS IS A MUSICAL QUESTION. You will not be able to answer it unless you can grasp a song title.
Read question carefully.
Almost…somebody’s very warm!
No correct answers so far. Read question carefully.
I Am The Bullgod by Kid Rock
Great tune.
Is this a good essay. Check the essay for grammars too please tell me whats wrong with it 2?
Many people have different interpretation about what goes on in South Louisiana. Some people think that our backyards are surrounded by swamps filled with snakes and alligators. While others assume that the only food we eat is gumbo, jambalaya, and seafood. But the locals on the other hand immediately think about Mardi Gras and the festivals. However, looking at the commercials and advertisements from our area it is clear that people enjoy South Louisiana. These advertisements inform us that people love Louisiana music, food, and style of dance.
Randol’s Restaurant focuses more on its music than its food in its advertisements. The restaurant’s logo is a crab playing a small guitar. The guitar suggests that the music playing is Cajun and the crab represents Louisiana implying that the only music you will hear is Cajun and the only place you can hear it is in Louisiana. Furthermore, newspaper and Yellow Book Acadian advertisements show couples doing the Mamou Jitterbug or the 8-ct two-step. It seems strange to me that a restaurant would focus on its music instead of its food because the customers are paying for the food served, not the dancing. However the advertisements suggest the reverse that people are willing to come to Randol’s for the music and dancing and not the food
Advertisements for the local restaurant Buffet City emphasize that the food it serves is fresh and the best in Acadian. Newspapers and the Yellow Book ads for Buffet City all feature a truck in front of a restaurant, or a man on a boat fishing. The truck in front of the restaurant suggests that Buffet City’s produce, seafood, etc. are fresh and that it is serving fresh food to their customers. Also, the ads tell us that everything that Buffet City prepares is fresh and
uses the best ingredients available. The man fishing in the boat suggests that Buffet City catches its own fish and raises its own crawfish. The ads also suggest that Buffet City is the best in Acadian, since it was named the number one restaurant in Acadian.
The advertisements for Petar’s Restaurant, emphasize dancing not the food nor the music. Newspapers and the Yellow Book Acadian ads feature an image of a dance floor with locals dancing and sitting at the bar. The dance floor suggest that the restaurant is trying to get more young people involved. The other aspect is that it promotes the happiness people feel at the restaurant; people are having a great time. It seems outrageous that a restaurant would have a dance floor. The dance floor provides a great and appealing image to the people because not many restaurants have dance floors.
Many people have different ideas about what we do in South Louisiana. Despite the different ideas people still love coming to here. The food, music, and dance provide the most entertainment to the locals. But the quality has decrease over the years but locals still expect the best and deserve the best for their money.
Many people have different interpretations about what goes on in South Louisiana; some people think that our backyards are surrounded by swamps filled with snakes and alligators, while others assume that the only food we eat is gumbo, jambalaya, and seafood. The locals on the other hand immediately think about Mardi Gras and the festivals. However, looking at the commercials and advertisements from our area, it is clear that people enjoy South Louisiana; these advertisements inform us that people love Louisiana music, food, and style of dance.
Randol’s Restaurant focuses more on its’ music than its’ food in its’ advertisements; the restaurant’s logo is a crab playing a small guitar. The guitar suggests that the music playing is Cajun and the crab represents Louisiana, implying that the only music you will hear is Cajun and the only place you can hear it is in Louisiana. Furthermore, newspaper and Yellow Book Acadian advertisements show couples doing the Mamou Jitterbug or the 8-ct two-step – it seems strange to me that a restaurant would focus on its’ music instead of its’ food because the customers are paying for the food served, not the dancing; however the advertisements suggest the reverse – that people are willing to come to Randol’s for the music and dancing and not the food.
Advertisements for the local restaurant Buffet City emphasize that the food it serves is fresh and the best in Acadian. Newspapers and the Yellow Book ads for Buffet City all feature a truck in front of a restaurant, or a man on a boat fishing. The truck in front of the restaurant suggests that Buffet City’s produce, seafood, etc. are fresh and that it is serving fresh food to their customers. The ads tell us that everything that Buffet City prepares is fresh and
uses the best ingredients available. The man fishing in the boat suggests that Buffet City catches its own fish and raises its own crawfish; the ads also suggest that Buffet City is the best in Acadian, since it was named the number one restaurant in Acadian.
The advertisements for Petar’s Restaurant, emphasize dancing not the food nor the music. Newspapers and the Yellow Book Acadian ads feature an image of a dance floor with locals dancing and sitting at the bar. The dance floor suggest that the restaurant is trying to get more young people involved. The other aspect is that it promotes the happiness people feel at the restaurant; people are having a great time – it seems outrageous that a restaurant would have a dance floor. The dance floor provides a great and appealing image to the people because not many restaurants have dance floors.
Many people have different ideas about what we do in South Louisiana; despite the different ideas people still love coming to here. The food, music, and dance provide the most entertainment to the locals – but the quality has decrease over the years but locals still expect the best and deserve the best for their money.
Post-BP Oil Spill Rally at the Cajun Dome in Louisiana – Is the Seafood Really Safe to Eat?
Is the seafood safe to eat after the biggest oil contamination in US history has been mixed into the Gulf of Mexico and is now invisible to the naked eye. Would you serve it to your children? What about at a rally against the temporary ban on new Deepwater Drilling at the Cajundome in the heart of Cajun Lafayette Louisiana where traditional Cajun cuisine usually is pungent with the flavor of seafood and fishing is part of the state motto.
Duration : 0:1:37
Diet Ideas for a Picky Eater?
I am 24 years old and at my highest weight ever. I am 5′ 7" and currently weigh 192 pounds. I recently quit smoking and have taken up eating in its place. I have an exercise program in place, but can’t seem to find a diet to go along with it. I am extremely picky. I basically eat chicken, most fruits and vegetables, bread, dairy products, and pasta. I live in Southern Louisiana (where we are known for our amazing cajun food) but I don’t like any type of seafood, including fish, I don’t care for any type of bean or peas, not big on red meat, and can’t eat pork because it gives me migraines. Help!! Any ideas are appreciated. I would like to get back down between 145-160. I know it will take a while, but I am willing to give it a try!
Here is a suggestion: (If you liked it or if it worked for you, you can replace the items with your own preferences)
1-Breakfast – Do not skip this one, EVER
– 150 ml of %3.5 ORGANIC milk or 250 ml of %1 ORGANIC milk
[You can save some of it for your morning coffee with 2 cubes of sugar]
Total calories: 150 to 200
2- Lunch (350 cal, max)
- Chicken noodle soup + Small bun
3- afternoon break
-1 Cup of coffee with soy milk and 1-2 sugar (Max, 100 calories)
4 – Dinner (800 Calories)
- Rice or Potato: 100 – 120 gr + 150gr Chicken breast: Grilled and seasoned with lemon and herbs + Baked or grilled tomatoes (Salted)
5- Before sleep
-Tea with 2 whole grain cookies (70 Calories)
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All calories together: 1550 (Max)
Add 150 cal fruits, whenever you desire.
You’ll loose 2 lb a week (avg)
Supplements: If you like, 1 multivitamin a day, 5 days a week
Good Luck
I don’t think this was remotely racist – do you?
I am lucky enough to live in a very culturally diverse city, that has a very large Vietnamese and Korean population. In fact, we have an entire ‘Asian District’ that is mostly Vietnamese-run businesses, of which many (most) are restaurants.
I work as a sideline doing restaurant reviews for a local news-zine.
A new restaurant opened up in the Asian district, and I set out to review it. It was touted as a Cajun restaurant.
Well, I go there, and it is not remotely Cajun whatsoever. The ‘special’ was wok-fried shrimp fried rice, and the other dishes were similar – Asian style seafood dishes. I did a little homework, and discovered that the restaurant is owned by a family of Vietnamese people who own several other restaurants in the district. They are cooking ‘cajun’ food in a wok…
Anyhoo, in my review, I stated that this was NOT the place to go for good Cajun food, and indicated that it was in no way, shape, or form, Cajun. I said it was mediocre Vietnamese food (which it was).
I then got a nasty letter from someone who read my review that said I was just racist and didn’t like Asians. WTF?
Do you think I was out of line? I mean – this place was NOT fusion-style at all – just straight off bad quasi cajun food that bore no resemblance to what was advertised…
Just fyi – I have nothing against people from the Far East, or the cuisine they prepare. I am a notorious Pho eater, and Thai food junkie…I don’t think I was being unreasonable to expect what was advertised, and be disappointed when I didn’t get it.
Not racist at all. You gave your opinion and someone didn’t like it, and they had to find a way to attack you. I wouldn’t give it another thought.
What is ur hubby’s fav dinner?
I have a bf who is picky with vegetables but corn! He is from Louisiana and love cajun foods and seafoods but im getting tired of those foods! He also is crazy over meats and noodles such as alfred chicken, meatballs, cheese spaghetti, etc but I want try cook different and hope that he will love my cook…is there any good recipes? =D thanks!
Lord yes, honey, i do declare, my man loooves the spicy food too!!! I tell ya what, buttercup, try to throw on a little green peppers and onions on some italian sausages in the oven and see if he likes that. Also use paul prudhommes blackened seasoning, it works miracles, baby! If he dont like that, just let him settle with some popeyes chicken and a sam jackson beer, laws yes, we works hard in the kitchen and them men folk dont appreciate it! but give it a shot, butterbean, you never know. Godd luck curly sue!
Learn how to make a traditional Cajun shrimp recipe in this free seafood cooking video. about serving tips for BBQ shrimp.
Learn how to mince garlic to make a traditional Cajun shrimp recipe in this free seafood cooking video.
Here’s a recipe you’re going to want to try. It is a true taste of New Orleans Creole cuisine. You’ll want to have plenty of good french bread on hand, because this recipe is all about sopping up the delicious sauce. Enjoy!!