TABASCO ICE CREAM
By Linda Kissam, ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’
From swamp boat tours to rum tasting, zydeco breakfasts and tours of the Tabasco Factory, travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, Benjamin J. Berthelot – President & CEO of Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, and Captain Tucker Friedman – Owner of Atchafalaya Basin Landing & Marina, share what makes Lafayette such a unique and fun destination, on Big Blend Radio.
Who knew a tour of the TABASCO® Pepper Sauce Factory would be so fun? Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2018 this is quite an adventure. Wear flat shoes, there’s lots of walking and tourists everywhere. It’s a haven for bus tours. The back story on the beloved Pepper Sauce you see everywhere is fascinating. The exhibits are fresh and new. Guests can view artifacts from TABASCO® Sauce’s founding family; see the growing process of pepper plants from seedlings to full-grown; visit the mash warehouse for a peek at the aging process; view and smell the aromas of the stirring vats; and learn about the company’s bottling and shipping process around the world. Worth the $5 ticket fee.
Cooking School at Tabasco’s 1868 was a memorable activity for me. The funny, obstinate, quirky Chef Lionel Robin is a hoot to take a cooking class from. He keeps the one hour class lively as he shares secrets for recreating TABASCO® inspired Southern cuisine. I learned a lot from this class, including how to cook with Tabasco with a light hand. Each dish he prepared was tasty and not overdone. As the class explored new twists on traditional flavors we laughed our way through lunch. The recipes I received are simple and doable at home. This is a must do.
Tabasco Ice Cream
4 Large eggs
1 ¼ Cups of Sugar
1 tsp. of Pure Vanilla
1 Quart of Heavy Cream
1 Oz of Tabasco
Crack open 4 eggs, add sugar, vanilla and whisk further.
Pour mixture into ice cream container and freeze with manufacturer’s instructions.
For more on my Lafayette, Louisiana visit, read my story on NationalParkTraveling.com. Also visit www.LafayetteTravel.com .
Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ is a professional travel, food, and wine writer based out of Southern California, who specializes in easy, breezy destination stories sharing her favorite things about the places she visits. Visit www.AllInGoodTaste.info.
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