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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Double Kale Caesar

Posted by on Mar 31, 2013, 12:03 pm in Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

A Kale Caesar salad using a blend of baby kale and other greens, as well as ribbons of Tuscan kale.

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St. Joseph’s Day- and Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted by on Mar 19, 2013, 2:13 pm in Celebrations, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

The many Sicilian immigrants to New Orleans brought with them the celebration of the Feast Day of St. Joseph, which was readily embraced by a city that loves to party.

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Visiting Kendall Jackson – and Caramel Corn with a Late Harvest Chardonnay

Posted by on Mar 10, 2013, 2:33 pm in Food and Drink, Travel, Wine | 1 comment

A visit to Kendall Jackson’s new tasting room, kitchen and culinary gardens in Sonoma County, and recipe for Caramel Corn.

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