Fabulous Finds & Family Fun in New Orleans
I love Italian Food. The rich sauces, gooey melted cheese, and pasta. Lots and lots of pasta. But I am on a mission to eat healthy and searching for dishes that not only taste good but are nutritious. Thanks to Luxury Pasta’s new 100% whole grain I was able to achieve just that. I know, you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I am always looking for ways to promote healthy eating for my entire family. I especially like it when eating healthy doesn’t require lots of time in the kitchen. Right now, because of a knee injury I am stuck on the couch while my husband takes over duties in the kitchen and I have to give compliments to the […]
“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 […]
When going over our list of desserts of Thanksgiving it was brought to my attention that we lacked anything with chocolate. That was not acceptable, so I dug out this chocolate masterpiece that I have wanted to try for a while. I plan on making them for a few Christmas parties in the near future. […]
This year I am hosting Thanksgiving. The task feels daunting because I have alot to live up to when it comes to the cooks in the family. My mother-in-law is from Cajun country and cooking comes naturally to her. She never uses a recipe and makes delicious meals all the time (just ask her son). This […]
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