I shared how I make New Orleans Wedding Cake Cupcakes using a box mix that is doctored up. It’s a quick way to make delicious cupcakes, but when I have the time I like to take them up a notch and make them from scratch. The distinct NOLA wedding cake flavor really comes […]
LSU Football Tailgating Fashion Picks
LSU Football is back and it’s time to ready your wardrobe for Game Day! Second to winning, I enjoy the challenge of putting together cute outfits showcasing the Tiger’s purple & gold. I guess it could be worse…. our colors could be blue and orange. Featured Products: River Island cowlneck dress: $35 – riverisland.com, Wet Seal mid heel boots: $28 – wetseal.com, […]
September is Hunger Action Month
Here in Louisiana, we have dealt with overwhelming disasters. From hurricanes to oil spills, we have proved to be resilient. But do you realize that there is an everyday disaster that many Americans across the country deal with in silence? It’s not a disaster that makes headlines on the national news and many don’t realize the […]
Louisiana Marinated Crab Claws
Anytime we go to a restaurant that has marinated crab claws on the menu, I can guarantee you that my husband will order them. Of all the ones he has tried, Copeland’s of New Orleans is his favorite. This recipe was listed all over the web as similar to Copeland’s. I made them last weekend and although slightly different […]
Wordless Wednesday 9/13: Fun with Photoshop Actions
Original Image: I cropped it and boosted the levels, brightness, and added a touch of contrast This is one of my new favorite actions! It’s an Instagram Styled Action (Dark 3.03) by sa-cool. I used it on these photos for a past New Orleans themed Wordless Wednesday. This is Dark 3.02 by sa-cool, it’s similar to the […]
Afternoon Tea at the Windsor Court & “Time-Out” Tea for Moms
Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy the New Orleans tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon, in the Windsor Court Hotel. It was a delightful experience and a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion or enjoy an afternoon with girlfriends. Even though my mom’s family lineage is majority English, including a King of England […]
Wordless Wednesday 9/27/11
Last week, myself and two other bloggers had the unique opportunity to interview New Orleans’s own Chef John Besh! He is a true New Orleanian and made everyone feel truly welcome. I look forward to posting more about Chef Besh and how in coordination with Zatarain’s he’s bringing the flavor of New Orleans across […]