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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French Apple Tart

Posted by on Dec 28, 2013, 4:14 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 0 comments

This simple yet scrumptious French Apple Tart is not too sweet, and not too tart -it’s just right.

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Maple Cream Profiteroles with Their Holiday Caps

Posted by on Dec 23, 2013, 1:29 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

Classic profiteroles (aka Cream Puffs) get dressed up for the holidays with Maple Cream and Caramelized Sugar “Caps”

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8 Luscious and Simple Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Posted by on Dec 14, 2013, 4:54 pm in Food and Drink, Gift Suggestions, Holiday Entertaining | 2 comments

8 Luscious and Simple Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen and from the Heart

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Roasted Cauliflower Pureé – an Update for a Favorite Holiday Veggie

Posted by on Dec 9, 2013, 1:17 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

Roasted and Spiced Cauliflower – updating a favorite holiday table vegetable.

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Pear and Spice Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted by on Dec 2, 2013, 2:50 pm in Recipes-Sweet | 5 comments

The best Sour Cream Coffee Cake, dressed up with pears and spice.

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