NOLA Sunrise! Sometimes waking up early is worth it!
New Orleans Wedding Cake Cupcakes
July 11, 2011 By
Here in New Orleans, a traditional wedding cake consists of a delicate combination of almond and vanilla flavoring. It’s a distinct flavor that transcends just cake and can be found in snowballs, ice cream, and coffee. My favorite coffee shop, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, just released a Southern Wedding Cake coffee that is divine. Without a wedding […]
Take the Safe Summer Boating Pledge
June 30, 2011 By
Here in Louisiana, many families will enjoy this July 4th weekend by spending time on the water. The lakes will soon be crowded with boaters enjoying their favorite fishing holes. Please take the time to join the National Safe Boating Council and sign the Safe Summer Pledge to wear your life jacket and practice safe boating habits. Sadly, many fatalities on the […]
Exotic Fruit at Rouse’s Supermarkets
June 23, 2011 By
Entertain your kids this summer at your local grocery store or Farmer’s Market. New Orleans is the proud home of the locally owned Rouse’s Supermarket. It has been a favorite of New Orleanians “makin’ grocercies” since 1960 and now provides a large assortment of exotic fruits. Every month they will feature a different fruit and this June make sure you check out […]
NOLA Fashion Week: Kids Day (March 22)
March 18, 2011 By
NOLA Fashion Week presented by Langenstein’s and hosted by the Downtown Development District of New Orleans begins March 21, 2011! It will be six days filled with fashion shows, educational workshops and networking events. It’s goal is to promote the development of the fashion industry in New Orleans and foster Southern talent. On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 […]
New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
March 14, 2011 By
It’s Monday and what’s for dinner? Around here on Monday it’s most likely going to be a plate of red beans and rice. Tradition says that on Monday you did the washing and put on a pot of beans with the leftover meat from Sunday’s ham. It is usually served with additional sausage or meat on […]
Happy Mardi Gras 2011!
March 8, 2011 By
“Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living. All at once.” ~Chris Rose, New Orleanian & author
Homemade King Cake
February 2, 2011 By
“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Let the Good Times Roll! We are gearing up for a great 2011 Mardi Gras season. This year, my son is riding in a parade for the first time and he’s so excited. No matter what part of the country you are in this is a fun recipe that the whole […]
