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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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade

Posted by on Feb 19, 2017, 5:50 pm in Seasonal Celebrations, Travel | 0 comments

Carnival season’s Barkus (for pooches) parade in the French Quarter.

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Honey Harvesting at La Provence

Posted by on Feb 18, 2017, 10:26 am in Food and Drink, Learning Experiences, Restaurants | 0 comments

A visit to La Provence, John Besh’s country restaurant with small backyard farm, yields facts about bee keeping and honey harvesting.

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Black Forest Cheesecake

Posted by on Feb 12, 2017, 3:51 pm in Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 1 comment

This Black Forest Cheesecake balances the sweetness and richness of cheesecake with chocolate and dark sour cherries – perfect for Valentine’s Day or President’s Day, too.

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A Getaway to Ocean Springs

Posted by on Feb 1, 2017, 9:31 am in Travel | 0 comments

Both stressful times and gorgeous weather call for a getaway to a quaint coastal town, Ocean Springs.

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