Guess who's coming to dinner?
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It’s that time of year again, when training camp, two-a-days, recruiting violations, and bar fights yield to the action on the field as the LSU Tigers prepare to put a purple and gold carbon footprint right on the backsides of our hypermiling, Prius-loving opponents from the Pacific Northwest. And there’s no better tradition to accompany the game than the ritual consumption of the other team’s mascot. In this case, the Oregon Ducks have provided us with the opportunity for a tasty game-time meal that you don’t have to keep on the down low. Later in the season, buffets of stuffed War-Eagle or Rack of Hillbilly Mountaineer can produce some awkward moments for the more sensitive among us.
But a duck and andouille gumbo is as mainstream down here as a bong hit is for our friends in Eugene, so there’s no reason not to do it. As you prepare for the game, here’s a reprint of one of our favorite recipes, a chicken and andouille gumbo courtesy of our esteemed guest columnist, Mr. Mirepoix. We substituted the chicken with duck in the instructions below and voila: everything you need for your Saturday tailgate centerpiece. Please remember to increase all quantities by 50% if you expect any Oregon fans at your event; they are likely to arrive fully baked and very hungry.
Enjoy, and Geaux Tigers! Continue reading
