Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
As you may or may not know, I am no longer a drinkin’ gal. Even after eating all day long during the NOWFE judging, the 1.5 glasses of wine I enjoyed not only resulted in a headache later in the evening, but a hangover the next day. Even though I’m […]
There are so many restaurants in the GNO and I only have so much belly room, not to mention limited funds. I have long, long list of restaurants I need to try on my desktop, and there’s always those spots which were so wonderful (and affordable) that I can’t seem […]
For Christmas, I always make a ton of fudge and toffee to give out as gifts to friends, family and neighbors. Unfortunately, I also always procrastinate when it comes to getting tins in which to package said fudge and toffee. This past Christmas, I delayed way too long and no […]
Fondly called “Cajun fast food,” boudin is seasoned rice and pork stuffed into a sausage casing and steamed, smoked or grilled. Easily one of the most unique foodstuffs found in Acadiana, otherwise known as South Louisiana, boudin has gone from being an obscure dish loved by locals and fastidious foodies […]
Smother them in cheese and chili, or drown them in ketchup and mayo, fries are just a blank canvas for a limitless palette of flavors, right? But it doesn’t have to be that way. Fresh or frozen, plain French fries, with maybe a few shakes of salt, tell their own […]
While I am not a vegan by any stretch of the imagination, I do love to try any and all types of foodstuffs. So when I heard about a new restaurant that just opened a couple of months ago over here on the Westbank, I was more than willing to […]
If you’ve ever seen the movie Wayne’s World (and honestly, I’d be surprised if you haven’t), you’re familiar with the method in which Wayne and Garth perform a screen dissolve. Imagine if you will, I am wiggling my hands, adding waves to your vision and repeating “doodle-oo doodle-oo doodle-oo!” Suddenly, […]
All apologies for my two month absence! My beloved readers (all three of you?) deserve an explanation, but I’ve got nothing. Well, actually, I have been a little down and out. I severely sprained my ankle on the way to dim sum, knocking me out for three weeks. Oh! and […]
For nearly two centuries a public ferry has crossed the Mississippi between the French Quarter and Algiers. Now sleek new catamarans zip back and forth, making the passage faster and more reliable. For many years, a lumbering, aging ferry carried commuters across the Mississippi River between Algiers and the French […]
Marigny foodhall St. Roch Market has added not one, but two new Caribbean-influenced vendors to their roster, Hype Eatz and Tropical Cabana. New Orleans-native and Delgado graduate Brandon Robinson has launched Hype Eatz, a new stand at St. Roch. As evidenced by their singular tacos, the menu blends the flavors […]
Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee just released a new flavor in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Creme. Thanks to my food-writing, fringe benefits, they offered to send me an 11 oz. bag of their St. Paddy’s Day flavor gratis. My coffee package arrived just the other day and to my […]
Gianna, the Italian arm of Link Restaurant Group, has just announced they’re serving brunch Saturdays and Sunday from 11am – 3pm! And this isn’t your typical brunch fare . . . self-touted as “rustic Italian,” the new menu features semolina pancakes with Louisiana strawberries and lemon mascarpone, lamb sausage gravy […]