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1910s. The name “poor boy” is believed to have come from
the streetcar strikers whom the brothers supported. About the
1920s the brothers created and introduced the Po’ boy at the
New Orleans’ French Market where they owned a coffee stand.
If you haven’t tried Muffuletta, described as one of the
“five most important sandwiches in the history of life, the
universe, and everything else,” you’ll be missing “the magic”!
This classic New Orleans sandwich starts with its name sake

“muffuletta” bread. Originally created at the Central Grocery vinegar, roasted red peppers), it’s specially textured soft crust
in New Orleans when the enterprising owner suggested that bread will soak up the sweet and sour olive oil rich flavors …
customers place their typical lunch of sliced cured meat and and that’s when “the magic” gets real!
preserved vegetables inside the bread instead of alongside it, For a true walk on the French side, and mustn’t be
the sandwich can now be found all over the city. One of the skipped, is the Crawfish Capitol of the World’s Crawfish
few foods that actually gets better as it sits around at room Etouffee. “Etouffee,” French, meaning smothered or
temperature. With its constructed thin layers of cold cuts suffocated, is a method of cooking where seafood is
and olive salad (chopped olives, chopped pickled celery, smothered in vegetables and sauce becoming a stew-like dish
cauliflower, and carrots [giardiniera]; garlic; olive oil; and that will dazzle the taste buds!
Of course, there will be all kinds of traditional dishes
The Singles Scene Column © such as Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya, both originating
in Louisiana in the 18th century. Other Cajun Fest favorites
include Cajun Seafood Rice, Gator Tail, Crab Cakes, Shrimp
Real Talk: Your Love Life for the faint of heart—it’s a combat sport. You will take a few and Grits, Crawfish Bites, Shrimp Boil, Fresh and Fried
Oysters, conch fritters and more!
By Kelly Leary, M.S. hits along the way, but you must keep going if you want to Want to learn some Cajun culinary skills of your own!?
& Miranda Capparelli score the touchdown. Come hang out with Voodoo Bayou! They have prepared
(The Award-Winning Know Your League cooking demonstrations teaching and sharing their personal
Matchmakers) It’s crucial to understand what “league” you should food and drink favorites just for you!
be dating in. You can’t be a third-string player on a Come hungry (Be prepared, this can be messy!) and
“To truly change the community football team and expect to date the head cheerleader take your chance for a win at the Annual Crawfish Eating
way we approach love, we of an NFL team. If you have incredibly high standards, make sure Challenge!
have to go to the source your attributes match what you’re looking for in a partner. Ask a
of everything we do: our brutally honest friend or, better yet, ask your matchmaker. We’ll
minds.” — Todd Perelmuter give you the truth (while your friends might sugarcoat it). Most
Romance has arrived of our clients appreciate this transparency.
and you have front row
seats. Cupid’s arrow is Optimism and Open-mindedness
aimed, and couples are Remember, there is a pot for every lid. Don’t let low
falling in love all over town, self-esteem hold you back from believing in love. If
thanks to us. February is all you find yourself thinking, “No one will ever love me,” STOP.
about LOVE. Whether you’re actively looking for it or quietly You are lovable, and you deserve the best partner in the world.
wishing for it, LOVE is on everyone’s mind this month. You Start telling yourself: “I am lovable, and love is on its way.” Stay
can run, but you can’t hide from the magic of Valentine’s Day. optimistic, and get off that negative train—it’s headed nowhere.
So, how is your love life? (Take a moment to think about it). Is that really where you want to go?
Do you need a little extra help from our sweet, professional
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during this inspiring month. They might just be more motivated in our history. Nationwide exposure and a recent article
to take action than they think. in The Shiny Sheet have been an astronomical experience for
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the same: “The best time of my life was when I was in a loving, We feel so fortunate to work with such attractive,
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It Makes Perfect Sense want quality, and they deserve it too.
When you’re in a relationship, you have someone In honor of love month, here’s one final piece of advice.
to share life’s joys with, and someone to lean on during the “Treat yourself the way you want to be treated by others.
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every day, and that’s crucial for mental and physical wellness. year even better—together!
Thank you for sharing your time with us today. We
Taking Responsibility for Your Love Life appreciate all of you.
Deep down, no one wants to be single forever. Yet, Xoxo – Kelly & Miranda
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