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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Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted by on Aug 28, 2012, 2:31 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes just in time for heirloom tomato season and FBLA’s August Tomato Zucchini Blog Hop

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Peach Ice Cream

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012, 3:37 pm in Recipes-Sweet, Travel | 6 comments

Got an abundance of peaches on a hot summer’s day? Make my grandmother’s favorite- peach ice cream.

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Three Farmers- a Tour of Central California

Posted by on Aug 16, 2012, 4:01 pm in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Travel | 3 comments

Mas Masumoto

I had the opportunity to meet 3 very different farmers on a recent farm tour of Central California, and gain a new appreciation for those who grow the fruit I consume.

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Blenheim Apricot Upside Down Streusel Cake

Posted by on Aug 9, 2012, 9:40 pm in Recipes-Sweet | 5 comments

The last Blenheim apricots of the season deserve this moist, upside down cake.

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Planked Salmon Sliders with Rosemary Aioli

Posted by on Aug 5, 2012, 11:10 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Wine | 2 comments

Leftover Planked Salmon slathered with Rosemary Aioli makes a great little slider. I found them so charming, that I think they’ll be come a part of my small plates repertoire.

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