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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A Personal Touch-the Wedding Cookie Table

Posted by on Dec 30, 2009, 8:38 am in Celebrations, Entertaining Trends, Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Special Events | 1 comment

Orange Almond Biscotti- a favorite recipe for your wedding cookie table.

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A Post-Thanksgiving Brunch- with Cheese Blintzes on the Menu

Posted by on Dec 4, 2009, 9:03 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Seasonal Celebrations | 1 comment

For several years now, I’ve been privileged to cater a post-Thanksgiving brunch for one of my clients on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to kick back with friends, and watch all those college football games, after the big T-day holiday.

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All Cuisine is Fusion Cuisine- and Asian Spiced Duck Tamales

Posted by on Nov 6, 2009, 11:06 am in Events, Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

A New Mexico Chef shares his Asian/Latin duck tamale recipe.

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From Ain’ts to Saints- and a Sandwich in Their Honor

Posted by on Oct 22, 2009, 6:08 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

From Ain’ts to Saints- and a Sandwich in Their Honor

In honor of the New Orleans Saints, I’m offering my Cal-Italo version of a New Orleans Italian classic, the muffelata.

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