topic Re: Chef Paul Prudhome in Kitchen

Chef Paul Prudhome

Perkup — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:49:00 GMT

For those interested in Cajun Cooking, I just heard that Chef Paul Prudhomme passed away at age 75. A genuinely nice man and great cook. He will be missed in our Louisiana culinary circles.

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flbettyboop — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:53:22 GMT

Sorry to hear that, I did not know he was that old.

Boop

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ValuSkr — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:00:44 GMT

My condolences. I wouldn't have said he was that old either. He looks so young on his seasoning.

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beach-mom — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:03:26 GMT

Thanks for letting us know. I didn't realize he was that age. He was a master chef for sure. I'm sure I've made some of his dishes. Perkup - did he have a restaurant down there? What street?

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Mz iMac — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:25:23 GMT

R.I.P.

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Pqfan — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:33:24 GMT

That is so sad to hear.

He was so much fun and an excellent chef !

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Perkup — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:45:14 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Thanks for letting us know. I didn't realize he was that age. He was a master chef for sure. I'm sure I've made some of his dishes. Perkup - did he have a restaurant down there? What street?

I have to plead ignorance here. We're an hour away from New Orleans, and to be completely frank I do not go there. Last time I went was just post Katrina. Too much crime - too many people being mugged, shot, etc. And because of people "p"ing on the sidewalks, the French Quarter absolutely stinks IMHO. I'm not a good rep for the city. There was a time - quite a while back - when he did have a restaurant, but I don't know now. He appears on our local PBS station each Saturday, as does Justin Wilson, another favorite of mine who is also deceased. I'm glad there are filmed episodes to enjoy.

To make some of you happier, I removed the story. But if you could have been there and heard the belly laughs this brought out from everyone, including the Chef, you would understand why it's a great memory for all of us. At least he had a wonderful sense of humor - part of his charm.

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Brittany-QVC — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:54:07 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC. Off topic. Looks like original post that got off topic was deleted by poster - cleaning up comments. That way we avoid any further misunderstandings and abuse reports! :-)

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jaxs mom — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:29:49 GMT

Oh no, may he rest in peace.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:32:20 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Thanks for letting us know. I didn't realize he was that age. He was a master chef for sure. I'm sure I've made some of his dishes. Perkup - did he have a restaurant down there? What street?

K-Pauls is on Chartres St in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

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marytoodles — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:32:35 GMT

K Paul's was/is the name of his restaurant in the French Quarter. What a great man and culinary influence in the food world. He will be missed...

http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/10/08/superstar-chef-paul-prudhomme-dies-at-75/73583404/

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beach-mom — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:14:39 GMT

@marytoodles wrote:
K Paul's was/is the name of his restaurant in the French Quarter. What a great man and culinary influence in the food world. He will be missed...

http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/10/08/superstar-chef-paul-prudhomme-dies-at-75/73583404/

Of course - K Paul's! We've been by it many times, but I don't think we've ever eaten there. We like the French Market Bar and Grill, and we recently "discovered" Pierre Maspero's. We probably could never get in K Paul's because of the wait!

Thanks to you, Perkup and Jaxs Mom for the info!

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Reba055 — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:57:59 GMT

Remember back in the day before the Internet? His recipes were about the only Cajun ones widely available (and Justin's). I'm sure many of us over a certain age have made something with his recipe.

Very good restaurant too. RIP

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ValuSkr — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 22:54:50 GMT

I remember Justin Wilson - what a character. Growing up in Western NY and seeing his cooking shows on PBS, I didn't know quite what to make of him. His stories and appearance (that scar) really drew me in, it was like nothing else on TV.

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CAMOGIRL — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 02:36:38 GMT

My husband had given me one of his cookbooks several years ago for a Christmas gift. His étouffée , jambalaya , and gumbo recipes are wonderful. I also remember watching him on TV once in awhile - he was an excellent chef! He loved his food - and so do we - my son also loves his recipes - between helping me cook other things and helping my husband cook all that creole food - he himself loves to cook and is always marking more of his recipes to try. He pretty much makes his étouffée every New Year's Day - it has become our family tradition. Football and Mr. Prudhome's étouffée - what better way to start the New Year!! Here's to you Chef Prudhome!!

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firstsoprano — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:37:26 GMT

My late husband was a big fan; he watched him on TV at every possible opportunity.

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depglass — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:21:48 GMT

I think the full name was K Paul's Louisiana Kitchen. I actually went to New Orleans alone some time before Katrina. I had babysat my nephew for a week and my sister gave me airline miles as payment. DH had no interest, but I couldn't pass up the chance. I stayed in the French Quarter at the Cornstalk and spent my days antiquing and trying different restaurants. The Cathedral was roped off with yellow police tape, big drug problem back then and I was warned to stay on the trolley routes. That trip was one of the highlights of my life. The food was out of this world.