Archive for November, 2009

Introducing Samantha

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

If you follow our blogs, you already know Cindy pretty well. And lets face it, with all of the amazing things she cooks in her kitchen/office, who wouldn’t read her blogs! This is my first blog, and it has been a long time coming. I wanted to take a little time and really introduce myself to everyone and let you all know what to look forward to in my blogs or ramblings (depending on the day).

Chefs stir the omelette for Abbeville's Omelette Festival

Chefs stir the omelette for Abbeville's Omelette Festival

Lets start from the beginning, I was born and raised in the small cajun city of Abbeville, LA; where everything goes a little slower than the rest of the world. We love our high school football Friday nights and look forward to the fall and the Cattle Festival and Omelette Festival (yes, a festival for an omelette, don’t believe me? check the link). Oddly enough, we were also pretty proud of the fact that Abbeville has the only WalMart in the parish (every state other than Louisiana has counties, we have parishes). I grew up with my mom working for the local radio and television stations, and I soon followed in her footsteps and worked in the same radio and television stations growing my deep roots in media and marketing, eventually leading to a Sales and Marketing Assistant position at Tony Chachere’s.

Magdalen Square, Downtown Abbeville

Magdalen Square, Downtown Abbeville

Growing up in the heart of “Cajun Country”, great tasting food was readily available around every turn. I never knew our seasoning cabinet without Tony Chachere’s in it (the company is 11years older than I am). It wasn’t until I came to work for the company (just over a year ago), that I realized how much Tony Chachere’s had to offer. I had no clue that there are varieties of the seasoning, or even that they make rice dinner mixes or marinades! Coming from a media background with a love for great tasting food this is my “perfect”job. I have never loved a job as much as this one (and my co-workers don’t hurt any either).

I am sad to announce that I don’t get to write about the amazing food that Cindy gets to prepare, or all of the fun stuff that Celeste gets to enjoy. I do however get the chance to introduce you all to the day to day life of the Tony Chachere’s employees, from the accounting department to production and everything in between. I look forward to showing you how much fun we have at Tony Chachere’s and how there really is no “bad” job within the company. I can’t wait to read your comments and answer your questions.

Samantha Moreau
Sales & Marketing Assistant
Tony Chachere’s
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Tony Chachere’s spices up parties (but not the political kind)

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Wow, what a day!  We’ve been busy getting your favorite Thanksgiving spices and Tur-Duc-Hens ready and politics came knocking on our door.  This morning, we’ve been listening to discussion on Twitter (are you following us?) about an advertising spot on the FOX network, specifically during Glenn Beck’s television segment.

First and foremost, Tony Chachere’s is all about making everything you cook taste great.  Our company was founded by a passionate Cajun cook, Tony Chachere, who loved life and the folks gathered around his dinner table.  We sell spices and delicious food – not politics.

Now here’s the thing, we don’t just advertise on the Fox Channel or Glenn Beck’s show.  We advertise on all major networks that broadcast to hungry folks just like you. Our views as a company and the opinions of our employees are not reflected by the shows and networks we advertise on. No politics, just great tasting food.

As a company, we are passionately pro-free speech, as well as pro-food spice.  Tony Chachere’s is incredibly proud of our Cajun culture and our Communities both near and far.

In this month of Thanksgiving, we are truly grateful for our hungry fans – regardless of their political views.  Our job isn’t to take a political stance, but to spice up your life and give your dinner table a little Cajun kick.

Your feedback is important to us.  We love hearing from you and take what you say and how you feel very seriously.

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Enjoy the Holidays with Tony’s by your side

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Can you believe it is time again for the holiday season? Quite frankly, I am a little overwhelmed thinking about the planning, scheduling, and shopping!  I know things will come together as they always seem to do in a miraculous way.  It goes without saying that every holiday in Louisiana is also accompanied by meals deep rooted in family traditions.  Every family has favorites and for God’s sake, if someone’s choice is absent from the table there will be feelings hurt.  I can tell you if I do not see Mom’s rice dressing on the stove, I start to have the shakes!!

Because I know people have their own family traditional dishes, I am going to offer up something a little different over the next month.  I want to share with you some new options for your table that are not complicated and do not come with high culinary expectations.  Which does not have to mean they are not yummy and worthy of your holiday table.  I feel everyone should have something to offer to the celebration.  So, if you are “challenged” in the cooking department these recipes just may help you get your holiday meals planned.  And if you know your way around the kitchen, enjoy them too and feel free to add your own twist to them.

I want to share with you a side dish that combines the sweetness of corn and satisfying pleasure of corn bread.  You cannot fail with this mix, dump and bake recipe.  Enjoy it with your family today and plan to make it again for your holiday gatherings.

Creamy, Cheesy Corn Bread

Ingredients for this easy bake side dish are:

Simple ingredients go into this corn bread

Simple ingredients go into this corn bread

1 (15.25 oz.) can whole sweet corn

1 (14.75 oz.) can cream style corn

1 cup sour cream

1/2 stick butter, melted

2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)

1/2 tablespoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning

3 eggs

1 (9.5 oz.) box Tony Chachere’s Hush Puppy Mix

Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients.  Pour into a 9 X13 pan.  Bake for about 25-30 minutes.  Serve warm.

Dump and Mix this creamy batter

Dump and Mix this creamy batter

Take a look at the final product:

Delicious does not have to difficult!

Delicious does not have to difficult!

What could be easier? And it is such a winner with old and young alike.  Come back to my blog for my sweet potato crunch recipe!

Cindy Adams-Ardoin

Food Scientist

Tony Chachere’s

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