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Celebrating 48 Years: Palm & Pine

August 28, 2019 No Comments

Though some might believe it makes me a terrible food writer, I’m notoriously bad at patronizing pop-ups. I’ll mark them on my Google calendar, get […]

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A Recipe for Success

September 1, 2018 No Comments

Jacques “Jack” Leonardi, owner of the exceedingly popular Jacques-Imo’s on Oak Street and Crabby Jack’s on Jefferson Highway, shares his life and lessons about thriving […]

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With enthusiasm and talent, Chef Kristen Essig rises to claim a kitchen of her own

July 1, 2013 No Comments

“I always get offended when people don’t have chocolate on their dessert menu.” -Kristen Essig Vibrant, assertive, playful and talented, Chef Kristen Essig already has […]

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Cristina Quackenbush: Offering Nola a Taste of the Philippines

May 20, 2013 No Comments

Exuberant cries erupt from the kitchen and chef/owner Cristina Quackenbush does a vigorous happy dance, waving a piece of paper in her hand. “We just […]

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Meet + Greet: Chef Robert Bruce

April 1, 2013 No Comments

Local Chef Robert Bruce helps realize a dream with the opening of The Little Gem Saloon. Locally born and raised, Robert Bruce started his career […]

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Though she was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kim Ranjbar felt New Orleans calling her home as soon as she hit puberty. A graduate of granola U (a.k.a. Sonoma State University), Kim took her passion for the written word and dragged it over 2000 miles to flourish in the city she loves.

After over fifteen years as a transplant — surviving hurricanes, levee failures, oil spills, boil water advisories and hipster invasions — Kim hopes to eventually earn the status of local and be welcomed into the fold.

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    Cooking Keto: Smoked Sausage & Vegetable Packets

  • May 31, 2019

    Cooking Keto: Andouille Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

  • October 1, 2010

    Devour thy enemy: Football fans open wide

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