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.

”Facebook ”Twitter ”LinkedIn ”RSS” ”Pinterest” ”Google+”

Crab and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chiles for Cinco De Mayo

Posted by on May 4, 2014, 3:29 pm in Celebrations, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

These Crabmeat and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chiles are great for a Cinco De Mayo luncheon – or on any day.

read more

Cool Summer Cocktails – Wild Hibiscus Margaritas

Posted by on Sep 2, 2013, 1:11 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Cocktails | 2 comments

Wild Hibiscus flowers in syrup are a great tart/sweet addition to Margaritas, and not too far from tradition either, as hibiscus is also used to flavor Jamaica, one of Mexico’s most popular thirst quenchers.

read more

Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo

Posted by on May 1, 2013, 3:30 pm in Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 4 comments

This weekend on the Cinco de Mayo I’ll be celebrating with a feast that includes this wonderful Shrimp with Tequila and Orange.

read more