An expatriate of New Orleans – and professional chef – who has lived in Los Angeles since her childhood, blogs about the journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles back to New Orleans, and points along the way.

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Mom’s Seven Layer Spinach Salad – First in an Occasional Series

Posted by on Feb 29, 2012, 2:27 pm in Family Celebrations, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 10 comments

This Seven Layer Spinach Salad was a go-to favorite recipe of my mother’s for our extended family’s Christmas Eve celebrations.

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There’s Always Room for Improving a Roasted Chicken-Roast Chicken with Olives, Garlic and Lemons

Posted by on Feb 27, 2012, 9:20 am in Books, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 2 comments

Susan Spicer introduces this recipe by aksing, “Think there’s no way to improve on perfectly roasted chicken?” I say there’s always room for a recipe like this tantalizing Roast Chicken with Olives, Lemon and Garlic.

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Stacked Crepe Cake- Part 2 in a Series

Posted by on Feb 23, 2012, 11:30 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations | 4 comments

This Stacked Crepe Cake is an elegant showstopper on a holiday brunch buffet, but you don’t have to wait for a party. It would be great served for an intimate supper, too.

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Bananas Foster Pain Perdu

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012, 10:37 am in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

Bananas Foster Pain Perdu

In honor of Mardi Gras and venerable New Orleans restaurants, I’ve combined two traditional New Orleans desserts, Bread Pudding and Bananas Foster, for one decadent treat.

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Pierre Maspero’s Oyster Po’Boy with Spinach and Artichoke

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012, 5:03 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Restaurants | 5 comments

Pierre Maspero’s Oyster Po’Boy with Spinach and Artichoke

While all the food at Saturday’s lunch at IFBC NOLA looked amazing, the stand out for me was the decadent Oyster with Spinach and Artichoke Po’Boy from Pierre Maspero’s.

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Muriel’s Goat Cheese and Shrimp Crepes at IFBC NOLA

Posted by on Feb 10, 2012, 7:54 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 0 comments

These scrumptious Goat Cheese and Shrimp Crepes, courtesy of Muriel’s in Jackson Square, were the hit of the Friday night reception at IFBC NOLA last August.

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Crepes- First in a Series-Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Mexican Sabor

Posted by on Feb 10, 2012, 7:43 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 6 comments

Crêpes feel like a special occasion dish, and these Mushroom Crepes with Mexican sabor are special indeed. And don’t feel intimidated-crepes are simple to make.

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