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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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise

Posted by on Apr 4, 2013, 3:52 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

This luscious Lemon Caper Mayonaisse is the perfect sauce to accompany oven roasted asparagus- one of the planets most nutrient dense plants- on a special occasion.

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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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Shrimp Creole

Posted by 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.

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The Krewes of Tucks and Iris, Renee the Stray and Brandy Milk Punch

Posted by on Feb 12, 2013, 8:33 am in Personal Reflection, Recipes-Cocktails | 0 comments

I am so happy to share this Mardi Gras Day memory guest post, written by kindred spirit and southern food blogger, Lynn Stallworth, of Another Marvelous Meal.

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Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime

Posted by 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.

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Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty

Posted by on Feb 5, 2013, 5:09 pm in Celebrations, Personal Reflection | 14 comments

Carnival season in New Orleans, is about creating beauty, not for a national audience, but just for those who partake of it.

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Winter Fruit Gratin

Posted by 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.

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