Boudin-making, cracklin cooking, crawfish boil, duck tape & Faquetigue 2007

We all had a wonderful time this Mardi Gras season, thanks to all of our guests staying with us. It wouldn't be half as fun if we didn't have such a great group of people!

Boudin making looked like an experience with Shane's apron getting a little too close to the fire!
Most of you will notice that I had to edit this one! Thanks to our Arkansas friends for making Shane stand out more!


I think this was probably the best batch of boudin yet. The cracklins were excellent too!


The crawfish were perfect. Lance boiled approximately 225 lbs. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the music. We only had about a pound of peeled tails left (for Lance's crawfish omelet in bed Thursday morning after Mardi Gras).

Duct tape testing was a success. WD40 did not further the cause. The final round of testing almost failed, but in the end it held up after several hours of trials! A caution sign was posted and notice was given. Beta testers for the Duct Tape Council were much appreciated.

Le Deuxieme Faquetigue Mardi Gras run went off with a bang this year. Lance was the first to catch a chicken.

Matthew and his friend, Gabe, also ran the courir. Unfortunately, neither of them caught a chicken, maybe next time. They enjoyed it so much that they both want to run again next year.

There was a pig chase at the halfway point.
He was greased and ready. Le cochon gave a nice run the first go-round. But as most of us know, pigs really don't fly, so he didn't put up much of a fight the next time. He's fine now, and we will certainly enjoy cooking and eating him for the weekend of the etouffee cook-off. Here are some of the pictures from various people. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did.



















Next year, Lance says I get to run, so y'all better look out! Although I'm not sure I will be able to provide the entertainment post-party like Lance did! I'm done for now. It's time to grab a beer and hop in the hot tub!

C'est tous finis!