Comments on: Bayou Banquet

By: Carey Lambert

Carey Lambert — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:31:53 +0000

I have this very same puzzle. Still in the box with the wrapping still on it. Somehow, over the years — I just could not part with it! The childhood picture is still fresh in my mind of crawfish boils at Grandma & Grampa’s house in Algiers! I can smell the boil, and remember my dad, grampa & uncles standing around the pot drinking their Dixie Beer on Sundays. I’d go in to the kitchen that was at the back of their shotgun house & help Grandma & my Aunts make real mayonaise and fixins for the potato salad & we’d all enjoy the breeze from the kitchen window fan. When the boil was done, my job was to put the newspaper on the picnic table made by Grandpa, & my brother would bring out the chairs. We’d all sit in the shade under the garage door & feast on crawfish & fixins. My brother & I then would ride bikes around and around the shot gun double, and jump off the porches til we couldn’t stand up anymore! After that, when the mosquitos came, it was cards at the Kitchen Table! Those were the days!

By: Henry Beck

Henry Beck — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:06:32 +0000

Bayou Banquet!! I know a lot about this painting. I was in charge of development of this product at D.H. Holmes back in 1983. This art has been reproduced on numerous items; trays, puzzles, glassware, coasters, poster, cookbook, etc. The artist is Joyce Hensley, a freelance artist that worked in the advertising department of Holmes. This was created for the time of the 1894 World’s Fair. Many other items with New Orleans and Seafood designs were also made at the same period. Even after 25 years it still gets many coments and brings back thoughts of New Orelans and Louisiana.

By: Monmorbet

Monmorbet — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:25:22 +0000

When I saw your post I looked above my computer at the same image hanging there and smiled. I have that puzzle as well. I liked it so much that I framed it when it was done. I have also have some crawfish trays with Bayou Banquet on them.

By: Sandy (Momisodes)

Sandy (Momisodes) — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:13:07 +0000

That all sounds so delicious. “Back when I didn’t know what sodium was”- hilarious
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By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:57:05 +0000

That is the absolute coolest puzzle ever. I remember my Mom going to D.H. Holmes when I was a kid to buy patches for my Brownie uniform. I’m finally returning home in a couple of days and I am SET for my crawfish boil this coming weekend. I’ve been having dreams about it, it’s horrible.

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By: Momo Fali

Momo Fali — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:53:12 +0000

Yum!!! I bet our crab boils here in Ohio don’t quite compare.

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By: Mishel

Mishel — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:15:04 +0000

My brother would like this post. I don’t like crawfish (gasp! I know, it’s sad but I do love other seafood!!) but he does and he will face them on the plate after he’s done eating them so they look like they’re staring at me. It’s creepy:)

By: Lanny

Lanny — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:21:58 +0000

Oh yum! I’ve been cursed though…I’ve developed a seafood allergy. It’s pure hell.
Tis the season-enjoy!
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By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:46:03 +0000

I have a friend from LA who would invite us to Thanksgiving dinner. Some of the most awesome food I’ve ever had. Until then I never thought of crawfish as a holiday menu item. I still can’t ’suck the heads’ though…. ewww.

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By: jameil1922

jameil1922 — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:40:38 +0000

i need that food right now!! SHARE!!

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