Feasters Dave Matlin & Sue Tango Gettin' Some of Dat Good Shrimp Remoulade (photo by Rick Tango)

By Susan Tango, americanfeast.com

Mardi Gras may be long gone but the feasting continues on! This was apparent at the American Feast bash as CEO Jeff Deasy donned the apron and served up true Louisiana fare. Company principals along with family and friends gathered at the home of American Feast’s Tim Tango for a New Orleans Night Party sampling some classic Cajun & Creole dishes.

Utilizing skills acquired at a New York Institute for Culinary Education class in Manhattan, Jeff and Tim executed the recipes with a blend of local ingredients and food shipped straight from the Big Easy. Cajun tunes played in the background as the ‘flavor of New Orleans’ buffet was artistically displayed and professionally photographed by AF’s Rick Tango.

As refreshments flowed, the energy and excitement of the new venture was palpable in the room. Beginning with the Shrimp Remoulade and continuing on with Jambalaya and Creole Chicken, some guests were treated to first time taste experiences. Jeff even contributed his personal secret recipe for Red Beans and Rice!

Guests posed questions about New Orleans cuisine that were answered throughout the tasting. Like all its products, American Feast’s offerings from Cajun & Creole country are carefully screened and personally selected by AF partners. The company's award-winning selections originate from family-owned sustainable farms and small creative kitchens across the USA. The best from the farms is brought directly to the dining tables of the customers, products that may otherwise never be obtained outside their local region. Newcomers were excited about the selections and the easy access to some of America’s highest quality regional foods available today.

The evening ended with recipe exchanges, ingredients lists (both available on the web-site) and the exciting introduction of upcoming podcasts produced by AF’s Doug Ferber. Promises were made about future gatherings, so onto more cooking classes…there are still many more regions to sample!