Chatting with Ti Adelaide Martin of the Brennan Family-from the Origins of Commander’s Palace to Mr.B’s Bistro

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 7, 2012, 11:34 am in History, Restaurants, Travel | 9 comments

Talking with Ti Adelaide Martin about the origins of Commander’s Palace, the Brennan’s flagship restaurant, straight on to the beginnings of modern restaurant history of New Orleans, and how Creole and Cajun food “crashed” in the kitchen of CP.

Meeting John Besh, Eating at Restaurant August and Recipe for Brown Butter Fig Tart

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 7, 2011, 9:34 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Restaurants, Travel | 4 comments

Dropping by Coop’s Place- and Catfish Meunière Recipe

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 9, 2011, 6:54 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Restaurants, Travel | 8 comments

After ordering Fish Meunière at Coop’s Place on my recent trip to New Orleans, I decide to try my hand at my own version upon returning home.

Santa Barbara Getaway-Part 3-Spot Prawns and a Perfect Rosé

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 19, 2011, 3:54 pm in Food and Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Dinner at Coast Restaurant during a Santa Barbara getaway offers a perfect Rosé, and the local So Cal coastal delicacy, spot prawns.

Santa Barbara Getaway- Part 1

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 12, 2011, 8:22 pm in Food and Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

A drive up the Santa Barbara coast and a great lunch in a discovered spot go a long way to relieving the pressures of life in L.A.