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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Who doesn’t love take-out?  It’s a quick and easy option for those days when you want delicious Asian dishes but don’t have the time to make them.  Thanks to this simple Thai soup recipe, you can skip the take-out and enjoy a healthy, homemade Thai dish!  It’s so delicious and unbelievably easy to make.  It’s also versatile; the shrimp can easily be swapped out for chicken, pork, or even veggies or tofu.  Whichever you choose, this soup will still be amazing!  Pair this with a semi-dry Riesling and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoon red curry paste
• 2 (12-ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

• In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
• Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to the stockpot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Whisk in curry paste until well combined, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk and vegetable stock, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in rice, shrimp, lime juice and cilantro.
• Serve immediately.

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

I believe that everyone has the potential to do well in life.  The reason some people don’t achieve their goals is because they don’t have the confidence it takes to achieve them.

No matter how badly you want it, you’ll never get it if you don’t believe in yourself.  The strongest factor for success is self-esteem.  Because no matter how many people you’ve got rooting for you, no one is as influential as yourself.  No one but yourself has the power to make your decisions and propel yourself forward in life.

You’re destined for success.  You just have to believe… Believe you can do it, believe you deserve it, and believe you will get it!

 

 

 

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

The legacy of Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn began during the Great Depression with a hand-pushed snowball stand run by a man named Hulo Landry.  Landry was originally a baker by trade, but he ironically developed an allergy to flour; thus, he became an entrepreneur.  

The Lafayette native introduced the famous “poor boy” sandwiches to Acadiana after spending some time in New Orleans.  He decided to give up his snowball stand and began selling “poor boys” (also called po-boys) along with burgers.  His new business flourished, prompting him to expand his menu to include fresh seafood and steaks.

In 1940, shortly after Poor Boy’s relocated, a great flood destroyed the restaurant.  No one in Lafayette thought that Landry would come back from the loss, but surprisingly, just three months later, Poor Boy’s was up and running again.  

Six years later, Poor Boy’s relocated yet again, bringing Lafayette the first fully air-conditioned restaurant.  By this time, Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn was a complete success.  The ever-expanding menu and spectacular service kept bringing in happy and loyal customers.  Landry continued to prosper until his death in 1958.

Today, Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn is run by Hulo’s grandson Richard, who teamed up with his sister Elaine to open a second restaurant in New Iberia,  called Little River Inn.  The business continues to prosper on the same premise that brought Hulo Landry his great success–quality in food and perfection in service.  

The extensive Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn menu includes just about every Cajun dish you’d imagine.  Along with plenty of comfort food options, there are also heart-healthy and vegetarian portions, allowing all appetites to be satisfied. Daily lunch specials are offered throughout the week, and yes, po-boys are still on the menu!

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News