Fall is upon us.

As Fall becomes more prevalent, I like to start brushing off the flannels and getting ready for colder excursions. One activity that is really fun in the fall is a "Boil." The classic elements of a Boil are items like crab, crawfish, lobster, potatoes, and corn on the cob. A pack of Zatarains famous boil seasoning, and adding the elements into a mixture of surf and turf goodness! 

The best part about this meal is it is all wild, fresh, and almost  free. Early in the morning, I drove to a river, where crawdads are easily found on the banks and shallow water, and dropped a trap with a tunafish can with a poked hole in it. (They are attracted to the scent, entering the trap, and unable to escape.) While these traps are in the water, I contacted a local farmer and asked if corn and potatoes were in season. He gauranteed I could pick fresh corn husks and he had a basket of potatoes sitting next to him. 

Taking in the views of these magical fields. Fun tip: Always introduce yourself to a farmer and tell him what you're up to. He'll most likely fill you in on the happenings of the area and can point you in the direction of new adventures you might not have thought or known about. 

Fresh catch...