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

Posted by Gisele Perez 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.

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

Posted by Gisele Perez 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.

Shrimp Creole

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 15, 2013, 4:41 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Shrimp Creole is a dish every New Orleanian grew up eating.

Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 10, 2013, 10:09 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 9 comments

There are few treats more closely associated with New Orleans than beignets, and these are the best beignets I have ever had.

Meet SoFab – aka Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 1, 2013, 6:23 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Travel | 0 comments

Winter Fruit Gratin

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 19, 2013, 6:08 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

This delicious, yet simple, fruit gratin with Lovoka Caramel Liquer is a perfect ending to rich meal.

Mushroom Bread Pudding

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 18, 2013, 9:27 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

It’s appropriate that the first time I taste Mushroom Bread Pudding, was in New Orleans, at Commander’s Palace, over 10 years ago. After all, New Orleanians are thrifty people who live to eat well, and loathe to waste good French bread.

So Long 2012- Hello 2013- and Recipe for Vintner’s Salad

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 11, 2013, 4:21 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 0 comments

2012 year was filled with trips- big thanks to all who invited and/or hosted me in both NOLA and California.

Salads for a Holiday Dinner Part 1- Roasted Beets with Burrata and Pickled Onions

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 1, 2013, 3:42 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 7 comments

Caprese Salad (with hard pink tomatoes) in winter is a big pet peeve of mine, but replacing the tomatoes with roasted beets makes a wonderful winter salad.

Mom’s Tiny Tim Fruitcakes

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 31, 2012, 5:11 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 2 comments