Running of the Bulls

July 14^th, 2012 marks the annual Running of the Bulls, a city wide event where New Orleanians and guests do their best to give the Spaniards a run for their money! The streets of the French Quarter are overrun with patrons dressed in traditional white shirts and shorts tied together with red sashes as they are chased by beautiful “bulls”, the Big Easy Rollergirl’s, New Orleans female roller derby team.

 

 Beginning at 8 a.m. sharp, the “bulls” chase runners and swing plastic Whiffle ball bats at those who dare not to keep up during the mile long run as they storm down Decatur and hopefully arrive safe and sound at whatever bar is closest to the finish line! With a call time set that early on a Saturday morning, a strong cup of CDM coffee might do the body good, but if you’re ready to run with the best of them I recommend a tall Bloody Mary bright and early to prepare your body for hours of day-drinking ahead of you. There are only five rules for this Spanish inspired Cajun run:

• Run at your own risk
• Do not touch the Bulls
• If you go down, stay down
• Do not stand still
• Children under ten (10) use sidewalk.

After the run, if you have survived the spanks and spills, the Big Easy nominee for Best Latin Band, Vivaz!, will be performing tradition Latin music to seduce your hips and tempt your lips for an ice cold beverage. After the festivities, we recommend you spend the remainder of your day in the Quarter socializing with other fellow survivors, trading stories of gallant bravery and defeat! Grab a muffuletta from Central Grocery for lunch or at the infinite number of delicious Creole restaurants and perhaps consider switching from that stout adult beverage to a more family friendly & local favorite like Abita Root Beer to wash the day down! Registration is FREE, just be sure you can afford to let loose and enjoy the beautiful chaos that is New Orleans!

WHAT: 6th Annual Running of the Bulls in New Orleans
WHERE: The Sugar Mill • 1021 Convention Center Boulevard
WHEN: Saturday, July 14th
7:15 am Procession of San Fermin
8:00 AM SHARP El Encierro (bull run) begins

http://www.nolabulls.com/index.asp?id=10

Father’s Day Dip Recpies

Make this Fathers Day a GRAND SLAM with specialized Creole and Cajun products and recipes brought to you by NolaCajun.com! Whether y’all plan on watching the NBA finals or some good ole American baseball (we are partial to the LSU Tigers), these quick and easy Louisiana dishes will be sure to spice up Dad’s day!

Tired of the same, ordinary party dips you see at every get-together? Try these delicious, flavorful, and easy dips to wow your family and friends this Fathers Day.

NolaCajun Seafood Dip

1 –  8 oz package cream cheese

1/2 cup Blue Plate Light Mayo

1/2 cup light sour cream

1 T Crystal Worcestershire sauce

1 T lemon juice

5 drops Tabasco Pepper Sauce or Cajun Power Garlic Sauce

1 lb boiled crawfish/ shrimp/ or crab meat

1/4 cup chopped onion tops

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Tony Chacheres to taste

Cream together cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Add in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and Tabasco. Fold in seafood, onion tops and parsley. Season with Tony Chacheres as necessary. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.  This can be made the night before and refrigerated overnight.

 

Southern Pepper Jelly over Cream Cheese

1 – 8oz package of cream cheese

Any of our Southern Pepper Jellies:

Aunt Sallys Louisiana Pecan Pepper Jelly

Michaels Pepper Jelly

Tabasco Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Tabasco Original Pepper Jelly

Place the block of cream cheese on a small serving platter. Warm pepper jelly in microwave for 20-30 seconds in jar. Stir and pour over cream cheese. Serve with your favorite salted cracker. We prefer Ritz crackers.

For instant Cajun goodness, try our hassle-free salsas and dips:

Voodoo Bayou Mild Salsa

Zapps Cajun Picante Sauce

Zapps Spicy Cajun Bean Dip

LSU Tiger Salsa

Our delicious recipes are sure to add an extra kick to your Fathers Day!

Have a favorite recipe of your own?  Send it in!  We would love to feature it on our blog, Facebook page, Twitter, and Pinterest!  This goes for all of our products!  We are always looking for great ideas from our loyal customers!