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    The Orange Tag
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    The Orange Tag

    Cajun shrimp on grits cake with pickled okra & chili oil — Louisiana foresight

    It was Dufour who decided to label staff luggage with large, orange HRC tags to prevent chaos at check-in

    Why this bite? Philip invented the orange luggage tag that prevented campaign chaos. This Cajun bite is Louisiana foresight.

    The Story

    On the Clinton-Gore campaign trail, Dufour solved problems before others even recognized them. It was Dufour who decided to label staff luggage with large, orange HRC tags to prevent chaos at check-in. It wasn't flash; it was foresight. This Cajun shrimp on a grits cake — his Louisiana roots meeting his Washington precision — is that philosophy: every event should be more efficient, more gracious, more human.

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    Prep: 30 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • Shrimp
    • Cajun seasoning
    • Stone-ground grits
    • Pickled okra
    • Chili oil
    • Scallion

    Preparation

    1. 1.Cook grits, pour into sheet pan, chill, and cut into rounds.
    2. 2.Season shrimp with Cajun spice and sear.
    3. 3.Pan-fry grits cakes until golden.
    4. 4.Top with shrimp, pickled okra, chili oil, and scallion.