618093 Thu May 07 13:31:28 -0700 2009 9 9 New Orleans 0 4663617 Where can I buy raw sugar cane in New Orleans? You used to be able to get it at the downtown farmer's market, but it hasn't really come back yet. Thu May 07 13:31:28 -0700 2009 188342 briox 1 4663673 call Restaurant August for their source. they have a cocktail that uses sugar cane. I used to see it at the Farmer's Markets, but haven't look for it in a while. also check Whole Foods. Thu May 07 13:49:54 -0700 2009 4663617 195694 edible complex 1 4664221 Something tells me a store in the Riverwalk has it, although you may only be able to find an "imported" version (Sugar in the Raw)... ---- www.thecajunfoodie.com Thu May 07 16:58:08 -0700 2009 4663617 270184 thecajunfoodie 2 4664373 Out of curiosity, what do you do with raw sugarcane? Thu May 07 17:49:27 -0700 2009 4664221 230533 midcity 3 4664460 growing up, we went out into the fields and just chewed on the cane. think our parents just wanted to keep us occupied, but it was good and sweet. the trucks dropping all that cane after harvest made the road trip to Cocodrie interesting and as slow as molasses. then there was that nasty smell when they were "refining" it. Raceland holds special memories. that's my sugar cane story. Thu May 07 18:21:52 -0700 2009 4664373 195694 edible complex 4 4665970 I have learned to enjoy that smell..it IS like pig crap...at least it is "ours." For cane farmers, of course, it smells like money. Fri May 08 08:58:22 -0700 2009 4664460 107060 hazelhurst 3 4664638 Chew on it. Skewer meat with it. Thu May 07 19:36:34 -0700 2009 4664373 164399 N.O.Food 3 4666341 stick it in mojitos and bloody marys! Fri May 08 10:48:20 -0700 2009 4664373 188342 briox 2 4666412 CajunFoodie, I appreciate your suggestion, but I don't mean "sugar in the raw". That stuff is sugar cane crystals. I'm talking about the actual stalk of the sugar cane plant. It's delicious to chew on and can be used a variety of ways. Fri May 08 11:08:43 -0700 2009 4664221 188342 briox 3 4666718 seems like something rouse's would have. just a wild guess though. Fri May 08 12:30:49 -0700 2009 4666412 164399 N.O.Food