Calás for Mardi Gras

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 26, 2014, 5:19 pm in Food and Drink, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes | 5 comments

I’ll be sharing the story of Calás on the air waves on Mardi Gras weekend!

Toup’s Meatery

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 14, 2014, 9:01 am in Restaurants, Travel | 7 comments

Toup’s Meatery- where I just want to eat my way through the whole menu.

Domenica – to Soothe a Frazzled Traveler

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 10, 2014, 9:01 am in Restaurants, Travel | 1 comment

Domenica’s rustic Italian, wood fire oven cooked food was just what this frazzled traveler needed.

A New Orleans Ice Storm, a Divey Cafe Bar, and a Duck in a Bucket

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 6, 2014, 10:41 am in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Goodbye 2013 – Hello 2014

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 1, 2014, 9:48 am in Personal Reflection | 14 comments

Saying goodbye to 2013, and looking forward to a new phase of life – in a new home – in 2014.

French Apple Tart

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 28, 2013, 4:14 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 0 comments

This simple yet scrumptious French Apple Tart is not too sweet, and not too tart -it’s just right.

Maple Cream Profiteroles with Their Holiday Caps

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 23, 2013, 1:29 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

Classic profiteroles (aka Cream Puffs) get dressed up for the holidays with Maple Cream and Caramelized Sugar “Caps”

8 Luscious and Simple Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 14, 2013, 4:54 pm in Food and Drink, Gift Suggestions, Holiday Entertaining | 2 comments

8 Luscious and Simple Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen and from the Heart

Roasted Cauliflower Pureé – an Update for a Favorite Holiday Veggie

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 9, 2013, 1:17 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

Roasted and Spiced Cauliflower – updating a favorite holiday table vegetable.

Pear and Spice Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 2, 2013, 2:50 pm in Recipes-Sweet | 5 comments

The best Sour Cream Coffee Cake, dressed up with pears and spice.