Cajun 2 Geaux Crawfish Boil

One of the spring activities I miss most from my years in New Orleans is the crawfish boil. I have fond memories of heading to a park after class, sipping a beer at a picnic table after a milk jug-sized scoop of crawdads and sausage was dumped in my styrofoam container. I remember one boil where the crawfish were poured into a canoe and everyone scooped their own wares. Not a bad serving dish, the canoe.

Suffice it to say I'm rather surprised to have the opportunity to talk about crawfish boils several states North of my last such party. But thankfully, Cajun 2 Geaux food truck exists, and thus I'm a happy Southern girl who has had a healthy dose of mudbugs and shrimp. I've affectionately reviewed the truck before, here, but I figure the crawfish boil is a distinct event and worthy of its own mention. 

For $22 guests had an all-you-can-eat spread of fresh crawfish and shrimp with the requisite corn cobs and potatoes thrown into the mix.  I was sad not to see more andouille sausage, but crawfish were the main attraction and these were beauties and there were plenty for the feast.  I was skeptical that Cajun 2 Geaux would provide the requisite kick I expect in a crawfish boil, given the sensitivity of the Upper Midwestern palate.  But I shouldn't have doubted Chef Tim's Houma, Louisiana roots.  Not overly spicy, but with enough heat to perfectly accompany the Summit brewery choices, this boil was the real deal. And even if the crawfish spread didn't entice you (I wouldn't understand that, honestly), I can attest to the jambalaya (pictured) and po'boys, too, from prior visits to this particular truck. A festive brass band played indoors (when it rained) and out, and those $7 flights of Summit were a perfect pairing for a summertime party. 

This was the second of three opportunities to get in on a true Louisiana tradition.  The next chance is a boil on Saturday, June 15th at 1pm at Pour Decisions in Roseville. Registration is here. Whether you're a crawfish pro or a newbie, the Cajun 2 Geaux crawfish boil experience isn't to be missed. Dig in and get messy, pinch da tail and suck da head!

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