Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Like anyone, I have ups and downs. Some days are sheer torture while others put an ear-to-ear smile on my face. I’m glad to say, today is one of the latter, and it’s not over yet! This morning I drove out to Gert Town to visit a most talented baker, […]
It’s easy to blurt out a list of my favorite king cakes. They’re the ones that inevitably pop into my mind every year before twelfth night, and the ones I have to promptly dismiss in the name of what’s new and cool and hip (do people still use those words?). […]
John and I were planning on celebrating Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day at a festive brunch in the Botanical Gardens yesterday, but when it was cancelled, we found ourselves at a loss . . . but not for long! With a quick text and a willingness to wait in line, […]
What exactly do we mean when we say a restaurant is a “hidden gem?” Is it small? Precious? Priceless? Is it actually hidden? Is it tucked away behind a curtain or a secret door, or is it a spot you drive by almost daily before someone finally brings it to […]