An expatriate of New Orleans – and professional chef – who has lived in Los Angeles since her childhood, blogs about the journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles back to New Orleans, and points along the way.

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More Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Hoisin Marinated Steak Salad with Asian Vegetables

Posted by on Jun 26, 2011, 3:54 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations | 6 comments

A Hoisin Marinated Asian Steak Salad, makes a perfect counterpoint to Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce on our outdoor grilling (Pan Asian style) menu.

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Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Grilled Rock Cod with Thai Red Curry Sauce

Posted by on Jun 24, 2011, 3:50 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

This Pan Asian styled Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce makes a great addition to any summer outdoor gathering.

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A First Birthday Party- and Italian Cream Cake

Posted by on Jun 21, 2011, 11:30 am in Family Celebrations, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Sweet | 15 comments

In May of 1994, my father celebrated his 70th birthday at a grand party. It was the first and last birthday party of his life. I made this wonderful Italian Cream Cake, a recipe I thought it would be perfect for a New Orleans crowd, chocked full if pecans and coconut, and as I suspected, it was a hit.

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