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9th Ward Daily Photo: Pecan Smoked Chicken Thighs

9th Ward Daily Photo via rl reeves jr

I make a po boy at the house that you cannot buy in any restaurant in New Orleans.

  • Smoke a family pack of chicken thighs
  • Pull the skins off
  • Place them in a large medium hot cast iron skillet
  • Slowly cook til crunchy
  • Toast a po boy loaf, slather with mayonnaise, add chicken skins and other garnishes that please you

    Bon Appetit

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    9th Ward Daily Photo: A Brad Pitt Make It Right Foundation Home Before Demolition

    9th Ward Daily Photo via rl reeves jr

    A five minute car ride up the river or a five minute car ride towards the levee, there are thousands of homes that were built in the 19th century that are still in tiptop shape. Meanwhile, a Brad Pitt Make It Right Foundation home, built just after Katrina, has had to be demolished due to shoddy construction.