A hug of roux and pride. Made his living behind a stove. When he talked about his food - when people asked - he spoke in the kind of matter-of-fact way in which most of us describe waking up or checking the mail. His was the only way to do it. That’s the way of it when you do something well.
Felix Kiger's Jambalaya
Large Pot. Oil in Pot. 1 Bell Pepper. 2 Onions. 1 LB Sausage. 2-3 diced tomatoes. 1 Can Tomato Sauce. 2 LBS Med Shrimp. 15 Oysters. 1 Qt Water. 2 LBS Rice. Salt. Heat Oil. Add Pepper, Onions, and Sausage. Brown. Add Tomatoes and Sauce, Shrimp, and Oysters. Add water. Salt to taste. Add Rice. BOIL. Then shut down 'til cooked.