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The Allure of Alligator: From Swamp (to Farm) to Table

June 5, 2024 No Comments

The New Orleans’ dining scene sizzles with alligator dishes, mouthwatering bites that capture the essence of Louisiana’s culinary tradition. The American alligator, fondly referred to as a “gator”, is a large reptile native to the southeast United States. Their dark gray or greenish black skin is armored in bony plates, […]

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Though she was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kim Ranjbar took her passion for the written word and dragged it over 2000 miles to flourish in the city she loves. For well over a decade, she's been eating, photographing and writing about food (and more!) in New Orleans, her work appearing in local publications such as French Quarter Journal, Where Y'at Magazine, New Orleans Living Magazine, NewOrleans.com and Louisiana Kitchen & Culture.

After over 20 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.

Feel free to contact her at kimranjbar@gmail.com

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