Tickfaw Treats

@e.: LOL. We did.

@tvm: They are a citrus fruit something like tangerines or mandarins, without seeds and sweet.

@tyan: The new crop of Satsumas is something all south Louisiana looks forward to every autumn. They are so sweet and juicy!

@Organik: Glad you like, Organik. I think your fan shot today is one of the best of the week on Am3.

@DaveB: Thanks Dave.

@Wolfgang Prigge: South Louisiana is a very beautiful and unique area; the Cajun French influence outside of New Orleans, and the New Orleans Creole influence make for a culture that is quite unlike anything else you'll find in the USA. Add to it the natural beauty of the region, and you've got something quite special and worth taking a closer look at, from the Rigolets to Lake Maurepas, to the Atchafalaya Swamp to the Tickfaw, and the many bayous and bayou/river towns... a fascinating place. Can you tell I'm a bit biased? But be warned -- in spring it's warm and humid, in summer it's hot and humid. And early fall it's back to warm to hot. But spring, summer, and autumn are the best times to visit and experience the culture and the scenery. Plan to tour the backroads and off-the beaten track kinds of places and you'll not regret it.

@Craiger: Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving Day staple in SoLA, along with turkey and oyster dressing.

@Jen: Bought from truck farmers like here, they are always the freshest and best-tasting ones.

@Walt: These roadside truck farmers will be out until somewhere in mid/late-November, or until Thanksgiving.

@rainsocks: We like 'em peeled (they peel like a dream) and in sections.

@Amir: These truck farmers do a big business during the satsuma/sweet potato season.

@amy: Satsumas look a lot like tangerines; the difference we always understood was satsumas have few to no seeds, and tangerines were usually loaded with seeds and not nearly as sweet.

@Rabbit: If you have a peeler you might want to put it to work on a regular orange; you can peel satsumas with your fingers very easily. Am curious now as to what a ceramic orange peeler might look like.

@Illuci: They are wonderful for trip-snacks, because they pack easily and peel easily with little mess. Oh, and they are delicious.

@Reza: Thanks. Better taste.

@Wolfgang Prigge: A Canadian would likely view the weather as warm in October and most of November. The humidity can make for a pretty strong feeling of "chill" though, and if a cold front does work its way down there this time of year, the flat land does little to slow the north winds which a native North Dakotan once assured me, made this feel like the coldest place on earth. Long way of saying, bring a variety of clothes, from shorts and tshirts to medium weight jackets, plus a bit of rain gear and you'll be ready for whatever So LA will send your way. And if planning water time, definitely dress warmer than on land, esp. in mornings.

@Blank: Thanks and you're welcome for the explanation; here's a piece of lagniappe (something extra) -- Satsuma = one satsuma; Satsumas = more than one satsuma.

@HorseRotorVator: Thanks for the good review HRV. Enjoy your weekend.

@Lorraine: Each year the new crop of satsumas are a real Louisiana treat. Now that I'm living in the citrus state of Florida, there is no such thing available. Ironic. So today I'm enjoying the memories of my heritage, and hopefully will get some of the real thing from still in Louisiana family around Christmas.

@Dawn Sutherland: They are, they are!