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For recipes featured on the Jambalaya television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, Louisiana, visit Qunicy Cheek's Quincy's Recipe Corner and Lou Altazan Brown's Recipe Box.

If you need information regarding these recipes or other nutrition information contact the Rapides Parish Extension office at (318) 767-3968.

300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302
Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971

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Quincy's Recipe Corner
Recipe Corner logo
Quincy Cheek, the LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month. She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices.
Recipe Box
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