Thanksgiving @ Latil's Landing
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving when the trees alongside the Mississippi River begin to fall and the weather gets cool. Especially when one can retreat into the warmth of a two-century-old plantation. That's the scene this time of year on the levee-lined grounds of Houmas House Plantation and its marvelous Latil's Landing. Among the live oak trees, enjoy the feast while visually shopping the big buffet set out by chef Joseph Dicapo.
The price is $65 for adults and $25 for kids under 10. Reservations are essential at 225-473-9380. Here is the buffet's luscious contents:
Caesar Salad Houmas House Salad Potato Salad
Louisiana Seafood Pirogue Vegetable Crudité
Smoked Salmon with French Bread Croutons
Bisque of Curried Pumpkin with Crawfish and Corn
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Mac and Cheese with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Corn Macque Choux
Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Marshmallows
Crawfish Cornbread Dressing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Spinach Tasso Rice Dressing
Herb Baked Salmon with a Lemon Herb Cream Sauce
Roasted Breast of Duck with a Praline Sauce
Sliced Ham with Cane Syrup Glaze
Baked Pork Loin with Rosemary Jus
Crawfish Etouffee with Patty Shells
Roasted Prime Rib with a Mushroom and Brandy Glace
Carving Station of Fried Turkey, Cranberry Relish, Pan Gravy
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
New York Cheese Cake with Strawberry Topping
