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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Arugula and Roasted Shiitake Salad

Posted by on Sep 22, 2014, 10:13 am in Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This Arugula and Roasted Shiitake Salad is a simple, elegant salad for a hot summer’s day.

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Kendall Jackson’s Heirloom Tomato Festival – and Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

Posted by on Sep 17, 2014, 3:50 pm in Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 1 comment

A visit to Kendall Jackson’s yummy Heirloom Tomato Festival, and a recipe for Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

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The Morning Call in City Park

Posted by on Sep 14, 2014, 1:08 pm in Personal Reflection, Travel | 2 comments

A very pleasant (almost) fall morning at The Morning Call in City Park.

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High Above – and on – Sedona

Posted by on Sep 8, 2014, 9:10 am in Personal Reflection, Travel | 0 comments

A private scenic overlook at Sky Ranch Lodge, in breathtaking Sedona, is the perfect spot for making friends and contemplating life transitions.

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Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa

Posted by on Aug 31, 2014, 9:39 am in Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This home made jerk marinade is one of the few items that was saved from the dumpster and made it into the ice chest I took with me on my travels as I left Los Angeles.

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Lunching at Blanco’s- a Pretty Damn Good “Chain” Restaurant in Phoenix

Posted by on Aug 22, 2014, 1:07 pm in Personal Reflection, Restaurants | 6 comments

Lunching at Blanco’s- a Pretty Damn Good “Chain” Restaurant in Phoenix. Is it worthy of my dining dollars?

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Barefoot at Bistro Ralph

Posted by on Aug 11, 2014, 8:52 am in Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Meeting with Jen Wall, Barefoot Wines winemaker, over lunch at Bistro Ralph in Healdsburg.

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Discovering Bravas Amidst a Bit of Sunday Synchronicity

Posted by on Jul 27, 2014, 11:07 am in Restaurants, Travel | 0 comments

After a day of catching up with friends, we found a bit of synchronicity, AND a fabulous meal at Bravas Tapas Bar in Healdsburg.

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Bodega Bay to Jenner – and a Simple Salad with Shrimp and Quinoa

Posted by on Jul 8, 2014, 8:57 am in Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

A day trip to the Sonoma Coast, and a simple salad with shrimp and quinoa.

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Arriving in Healdsburg

Posted by on Jul 4, 2014, 10:13 am in Personal Reflection | 1 comment

Arriving in Healdsburg

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