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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

2012-03-30T11:30:00.003-07:00

Kentucky Burgoo recipe makes 1,200 gallons, served on derby day, at political rallies, horse sales and other outdoor events. J.T. Looney - well-known as the man to contact to prepare Burgoo for large gatherings. “It is a very picturesque sight to see Mr. Looney, aided by many negro assistants, preparing this dish over open fires in huge kettles which are kept simmering all night.” "200 pounds fat hens, 2,000 pounds potatoes and 5 bushels cabbage, was to be mixed a little at a time and cooked outdoors in huge iron kettles from 15 to 20 hours. Use squirrels in season — one dozen squirrels to each 100 gallons.” “At the exact moment, a rabbit’s foot at the end of a yard string is properly waved by a colored preacher whose salary has been paid to date. These are good omens which fortify the burgoo.”

Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

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Still to be worked out, too, is a traffic management plan to address the vehicles that will descend on Utica for various celebrations, not least of which is the Burgoo Festival. Jung said an ad hoc committee comprised of state police, Utica and La Salle County officials will work out a program for summer generally and Burgoo specifically.

2010-07-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

Burgoo

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Shazbot

2010-06-30T08:57:00.001-07:00

"I do feel it's a little safer on a Saturday afternoon," said Heather Zeigler, 33, of Clintonville, who brought daughter Sophia, 3, and a friend.

The group watched the Shazzbots, whose lead singer was wearing a sailor hat, sing instructions to "the milkshake dance."

"Put it in the blender, mix it all together," the singer warbled.

Burgoo

2010-06-30T08:55:00.001-07:00

And then there is Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro, who has tried the past three years to have burgoo named the official state dish of Kentucky. He figures stores and restaurants can hype their burgoo, the same way that Maryland promotes the blue crab, its official state food.

If he's successful, you'll be able to enjoy the official state dish using a spoon from the "Old Kentucky Blue Grass -- The Georgetown" collection, Kentucky's official silverware pattern.

Shazbot

2010-06-22T15:48:00.001-07:00

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Burgoo

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Burgoo

2010-06-17T12:36:00.001-07:00

Whether you love burgoo or can’t stand being near it, I hope you have enjoyed reading about this quintessential Kentucky food phenomenon. These days, I don’t miss eating burgoo or any other carnivore delights, but I love vegetarian foods that are supposed to taste like meat.

Burgoo

2010-06-17T12:33:00.001-07:00

Burgoo

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