While taking some food photos at home the other day, I realized two things; the light in my apartment sucks and my funky, blue dinner wear does not flatter my food. Period. So John and I decided to go for a little stroll to the Super10 around the corner to see […]
Part of the family at Hobnobber Cafe
There are a lot of wonderful colloquialisms I’ve learned living in New Orleans. Everyone knows about “Who Dat!” and “Where y’at?” but there are so many others that tickle me inside. For example, in any given environment, you are bound to be affectionately called “Boo” or “Baby ” by practically […]
The crawfish boil chronicles: Heather Goodwin
*Photo courtesy of Andreas Koch @nolapus Due to my own relative physical inactivity, it never fails to amaze me when someone I know displays an overwhelming passion for a particular sport. I’m speaking here of individuals who are so enamored, they take it upon themselves and their busy schedules to […]
Stepping out: Le Petit Theatre’s production of “Hairspray”
After indulging in delicious food and decadent cocktails at Muriel’s Jackson Square, we (Casey, Stephanie and I) strolled over to Le Petit Theatre, excited to finally see the local production of Hairspray. We arrived in just enough time to purchase a few more drinks and find our seats in the […]
Stepping out: Muriel’s Jackson Square
When Casey invited me to a show at Le Petit Theatre a few nights ago, I instantly thought, “Where should we go for dinner?” An evening on the town isn’t complete without a meal after all and I’d recently discovered a fabulous package deal specifically designed for theater-goers, a three […]
Proving my sanity…
A while back, I posted a picture that was supposed to contain a giraffe and I get the feeling y’all might think I was pulling your collective legs, either that or I simply needed to be committed. This afternoon the fates were on my side because not only did my […]
Tree road
When we are on our way downtown or to the grocery store, there are many different roads we can take, but if John is driving, it’s almost a given we’ll go down what we call the “tree road.” Stop by sometime and wave hello to the grand oak growing its […]
Finding serenity at Creole Creamery
After breakfasting at Surrey’s, we headed home determined to be productive. Slogging through my daily projects seemed especially onerous to me. Admittedly, doing dishes (by hand) can be particularly grueling, but even walking Pippin, something I can’t help but enjoy, felt like a chore. Something was off. Something was missing. It […]
An overdue visit to Surrey’s Juice Bar
During my drunken days at the Circle Bar, I often saw Greg Surrey come in for a pint and anyone who could, would tell me about his incredible restaurant. “You simply have to go for breakfast,” people would tell me. “It’s one of the best kept local secrets in New […]
The mystery on my street…
As you might already know, I just love the spooky, unsettling aura that an abandoned property can convey. Something about the broken windows staring down into the street and climbing vines slowly eating away at the wooden siding evokes a sense of mystery and even horror. Who lived in this […]
The crawfish boil chronicles: Lorin Gaudin
If I had to name one person who drastically intensified my passion for food in the last decade, it’d have to be my good friend Lorin Gaudin. Known locally as the “Food Goddess,” Lorin has been writing and talking about food in New Orleans for over 12 years and knows […]
Who dat? Fanatic for the fans
When I think about football, which is a rare occurrence in itself, there is only one positive association. It’s early Thanksgiving morning, the scent of Italian sausage and boiling giblets is in the air as my mom prepared the stuffing for the evening feast. Otherwise, football for me was always […]