New Orleans Wop Salad

Laissez les bon temps rouler as our Mardi Gras celebration continues! Your Galley Pirates have debated for weeks what to do about this recipe; whether to be bravely authentic and, we think, culturally and historically enriching, or to trim to the winds of political correctness.  In New Orleans, this has traditionally been known as “Wop…

Puppy Paws

Are these not the cutest thing ever?!? Okay, you’re right…THIS is the cutest thing ever.  But in terms of puppy-related desserts for people, Puppy Paws are it.  And the deliciousness-to-difficulty ratio is off the charts.  Three ingredients, 10 minutes, no more skill than unwrapping a piece of candy.

Brunswick Stew

Some say this southern stew has its roots in Georgia…so sure and proud of it they display a monumental kettle, proclaiming their first pot. Others argue Virginia. Makes no difference to us on this lazy, damp day in the cabin. Served in close proximity to a little Bourbon there’s nothing like it to warm the…

Jalapeño Cornbread

Anything shaped like a fish has its place on a boat. Right? But perch-shaped cast iron muffin pans apparently are a stretch…according to my Skipper anyway. They fall into the same category as a 3 lb conch horn and 15 lbs of porcelain dinnerware…arguably useless, and unquestionably heavy. All dragging down Night Town‘s performance. HA!…

Sweet and Smokey Slaw

This should be a summer food, but it’s too good to leave behind.  Last sail of the season today — on the last day of November, Sunday after Thanksgiving.  Looks to be a nice if brisk day on the water, and maybe a little busy getting out of the creek as the Frostbite Races are…

Spinach, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

This is a great salad any time of year. It can stand on its own as a meal with all your necessary food groups…bacon, spinach greens, walnuts, pears, pomegranate seeds and gorgonzola. Did I get your attentions now? Yum!