In the 900 block of S. Carrollton Avenue, among some of the finer mansions on the street, sits the Carrollton United Methodist Church. It’s a gorgeous brick and stucco structure with a round, stained glass window hovering above a pillared entryway, and to be perfectly honest, I would have never […]
Caffeine clip: Domenica
Regardless of my work schedule or what I do on the weekend, I always need an extra, afternoon dose of coffee on Mondays. If I could magic myself there in an instant, today I would choose this gorgeous cappuccino I slurped down several months ago at Domenica… . . . […]
Sampling a scrumptious imagination at ROOT
Being an aspiring writer, I love creativity in all of its many forms. I am continuously struck by the work of painters, sculptors, photographers, dancers, singers, musicians and yes, chefs. Great chefs have the ability to to seduce our senses, test the complexity of our palates, challenge preconceived notions and […]
Why I don’t go out on Lundi Gras
My friends often tell me I have interesting stories to tell. Stories about my life and strange incidents I experience seem to enthrall them to no end. So, here’s a perfect story to celebrate the anniversary of the first (and only) time I ever got arrested. Once upon a time […]
House of the week: Horrendous tile!
As I was looking through house listings today for my weekly post, I couldn’t help but come across a common feature in a lot of “remodeled” homes. Abhorrent tile! Now don’t get the wrong idea, I think tile is a perfectly serviceable flooring in kitchens, bathrooms and even the odd […]
It left a bad taste…
Discovering something crunchy in a creamy soup, finding a long, black hair baked into pasta or sliding your teeth through a thick chunk of gristle…we’ve all experienced mishaps that will put us off a meal. It’s a horrible sensation that destroys your appetite and try as you might, it’s almost impossible to […]
Suffice it to say…
We adore Creole Creamery. A perfect scoop of Banana Cane Malt ice cream. “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” ~Don Kardong
Fried feast at Charlie’s Seafood
In the Greater New Orleans Area, you will never suffer from a lack of choices when it comes to places serving fried seafood. Don’t get me wrong, I am certainly not complaining, but with the multitudes of restaurants to choose from, sometimes it can be difficult to discover true quality […]
Oodles of food
Since I went out to several places last week, all of which were equally delicious, I think it might be best if I just do a quick run-down. You see, none of these places were what I intended to be my usual, weekly pig out, but I figured I’d eaten […]
House of the week: Victorian on Constance Street
As of Twelfth Night (January 6th), carnival season has begun and I find myself longing to live closer to the parade route. I dream of having festive parties at a house where guests can easily walk out to St. Charles and enjoy the krewes rolling by and return to a […]
Chewing the fat at Uncle Hank’s Table: Bayona
Thanks to our reservations, we were seated straight away and it was John who noticed the little plaque on the window sill stating that we were sitting at “Uncle Hank’s Table.” As we discovered it, an older gentleman at the next table said “Yeah, and did you know they say […]
Pho at Boucherie?
We’re barely into 2012 and I am already lagging on posts, but I promise I won’t make it a habit! I don’t usually make resolutions as it only provides me the opportunity to break them, but I intend on making a sincere effort to post more this year. That being […]