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After Saturday's étouffée (pronounced
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cooking demonstration, we were eager to sample all of the
variations of Sunday's contest. Unfortunately, we underestimated
how quickly the goods would go (these étouffée
chefs are generous with their samples) and only got to taste
about half the entrants.
 
  
     
We did, however, get shots of all the contestants (including
the apologetic Okies), so you can enjoy their getups and imagine
their deliciously smothered creations . Contestants submit
a fee and are required to use Louisiana crawfish (which are
different from crawfish from other states) and to bring all
their own equipment. The cooking starts early in the morning.
The first place winner each year is invited to judge the contest
the following year.
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