A lightning strike sparked a house fire on South Lakeside Oaks Dr. Thursday night.Several crews from the St. George Fire Department responded to the fire Thursday evening.We're told people were in theMore >>
A lightning strike sparked a house fire Thursday. It happened on South Lakeside Oaks Drive in Baton Rouge.More >>
A former East Baton Rouge Parish School System bus driver pleaded guilty Thursday on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. She was sentenced in federal court to 28 months. The 47 year old BatonMore >>
A former East Baton Rouge Parish School System bus driver pleaded guilty Thursday on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. She was sentenced in federal court to 28 months.More >>
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A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Investigators say a BMW being driven by 18-year-old Cameron StringfellowMore >>
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.More >>
Organizers of the Bayou Country Superfest have released the schedule of performers for this weekend's event at Tiger Stadium.Saturday5:00 p.m. - Aaron Lewis5:45 p.m. - Thompson Square6:45 p.m. - DariusMore >>
Organizers of the Bayou Country Superfest have released the schedule of performers for this weekend's event at Tiger Stadium.More >>
BAVARIAN NUTS FOR OKTOBERFEST I've researched this well and talked with various companies that make these nuts for this celebration. Some used egg whites and one company, Bavarian Nut Company of New York, used a special German roaster from Germany to roast their nuts. Here's as close as I can come to an authentic recipe.
2 cups whole almonds, skin left on and toasted ***
1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons ea: honey and water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon in bowl and set aside. In large skillet over medium heat, bring honey, water, oil and vanilla to a boil. Immediately stir in nuts and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to sugar mixture and toss to coat. Cool in single layer on sprayed tray. When cool, break up and store airtight at room temperature up to a month.
TIP FROM RITA'S KITCHEN If you like a hot and sweet flavor, add a few dashes cayenne powder to the sugar mixture. **To toast nuts: Pour in single layer on cookie sheet. Roast at 350 until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
BONUS RECIPE: OKTOBERFEST KETTLE CINNAMON PECANS 3-4 cups pecan halves, roasted (see above tip for roasting) 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Bring milk, sugar, water, vanilla and cinnamon to a gentle boil allowing sugar to dissolve. Add nuts and continue to cook until nuts are completely sugared with no syrup left in pan. Pour onto sprayed cookie sheet. Let cool and break up.
