Music commentary by Lloyd Dennis

"Out and About" is our way of sharing how we are enjoying our golden years in New Orleans. It is our hope that others will join us in having as much fun as we can, for as long as we can. We only go places and events which offer seating... or allow you to bring your own. They also tend to be places where seniors are welcomed and can feel comfortable with "the crowd".

 Jammin' is like riding a bike, you really never forget, just get back in the saddle and ride.

NEW ORLEANS (May 25, 2024) - I just published Episode 8. Click here or on the image below for this latest Episode 8 of "Golden Agers Jammin' in New Orleans - Mother's Day Shrimp Curry.

Episode 8 came about when the Friday before Mother's Day 2024, my Boo who was in the kitchen frying us some delicious catfish mentioned, with some angst, "you know you haven't cooked in quite a while". She was correct and her timing was perfect. I had a chance to step up for Mother's Day.

You don't stay happily married for 53 years without holding up your end.

I'm really persnickety when I cook. I only want to use fresh ingredients when I can. I did settle for canned coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and packaged cayenne pepper. (I have cayenne plants in the garden this year.) So Saturday morning I was on a mission to buy, prep and combine the elements of this very tasty and equally healthy stable dish that my Boo absolutely enjoys.

I'm confident that my effort helped my Boo feel valued and appreciated by the father of her children. Mission accomplished!

Last time I posted a photo of this shrimp curry on Facebook, many people asked for the recipe, so this time as I cooked, I used my Osmo Pocket 3 video camera to capture the process which took several hours. I'm pleased that I was able to condense the process into just over 17 minutes, but hopefully provide enough details about the process to help others have success with the dish, just remember to add salt to your taste.

You will notice that this "fun" channel of mine is still evolving, now including three episodes about adventures in the kitchen. I get a real kick out of cooking... and eating delicious food made from fresh ingredients. I lean into low fat and high nutrition... trying to stay on the planet, jammin' as long as possible. Hope you enjoy the additions.

I'm backed up a little and will try to get Episode 9 out this week.

We hope that you will enjoy the video and we hope our antics inspire others to "come out" and have a good time and inspire you younger folk to enjoy la dolce vida (the sweet life). There is no place like New Orleans. Why let our visitors have all the fun?

Check out My You Tube Channel

I came upon an issue about people finding the channel, because some musician named "Dennis Lloyd" is soaking up the You Tube searches for Lloyd Dennis, as well.

Here's the direct link for the channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJY2YLToJ0w6Wk_sPRPGMA 

However if you prefer to search You Tube, use "Lloyd Dennis New Orleans". That will not only find the Lloyd Dennis - Golden Agers Jammin' in New Orleans" but will also bring up some documentary work of which that I'm pretty proud.

Please check out the channel and we hope you see something you would like to enjoy as well. Just remember searching for Lloyd Dennis on You Tube may not get you there but the links above will.

If you are interested in the camera there are hundreds of review and instruction videos on you tube, but if people want me to, I'll do one on how to capture "fun.

LD

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