Updated from the originally published version from Saturday, 20 Feb 2010.
Is there anyone who better encapsulates the heart of the age-old Cajun culture better than the late populist Cajun chef, Justin Wilson? Active politically in his early years, Justin (joo-STAN) was the son of a Democratic office holder in the Parishes, and supported Democratic candidates for major office in his home state. A tremendously funny guy, it's difficult to say whether he was a better storyteller or a most accomplished chef.
. . . we rush back in the house and I get my twice-barrel car-a-bine, and Jean Ba'tiste get his automatic shootgun. Dat a one hole gun dat shoot three times out of the same hole if the game warden d'ere. If he ain't d'ere, it shoot five time right through the same place.