Shrimp Creole

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 15, 2013, 4:41 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Shrimp Creole is a dish every New Orleanian grew up eating.

The Krewes of Tucks and Iris, Renee the Stray and Brandy Milk Punch

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 12, 2013, 8:33 am in Personal Reflection, Recipes-Cocktails | 0 comments

I am so happy to share this Mardi Gras Day memory guest post, written by kindred spirit and southern food blogger, Lynn Stallworth, of Another Marvelous Meal.

Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 10, 2013, 10:09 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 9 comments

There are few treats more closely associated with New Orleans than beignets, and these are the best beignets I have ever had.

Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 5, 2013, 5:09 pm in Celebrations, Personal Reflection | 14 comments

Carnival season in New Orleans, is about creating beauty, not for a national audience, but just for those who partake of it.

Meet SoFab – aka Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 1, 2013, 6:23 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Travel | 0 comments