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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Rosé Fest 2011-Part 4 Swiss Chard and Salumi Tart

Posted by on Aug 19, 2011, 7:08 am in Events, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

I love tarts, and over the years, I have usually included a savory vegetable tart, as well as a dessert tart in my Rosé Fest menu. This Swiss Chard and Salumi Tart was this year’s hit.

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Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Zucchini and Roasted Red Pepper Frittatta

Posted by on Jul 8, 2011, 4:32 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

Frittatas are easy to whip up, are a perfect dish for brunch, and ideal for taking outdoors, as they are great at room temperature,as well as hot out of the oven.

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Camp Blogaway 2011 Recap

Posted by on May 2, 2011, 1:30 pm in Events | 11 comments

Camp Blogaway 2011 Recap

A recap of Camp Blogaway 2011, and a few pics of some of my favorite things from there this weekend.

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Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and a Recipe for Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by on Mar 9, 2011, 4:55 pm in Celebrations, Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 0 comments

Ash Wednesday is the other side of Mardi Gras’ coin. Sharing a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese, a meatless dish that hardly seems like a sacrifice, to soothe the Ash Wednesday blues.

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LA Helps LA Event Recap

Posted by on Oct 13, 2010, 3:58 pm in Events | 2 comments

LA Helps LA Event Recap

I think I can safely say everyone had a great time at LA Helps LA. Big thanks to all our bloggers and vendors. The food was great, and the wine and cocktails were delish!

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LA Helps LA -Tasting Event to Benefit Gulf Restoration Network

Posted by on Sep 23, 2010, 11:29 am in Events, Food and Drink | 0 comments

LA Helps LA -Tasting Event to Benefit Gulf Restoration Network

On Sunday, October 3rd, food bloggers in Los Angeles, along with many local and national businesses will be doing their part to restore the Gulf of Mexico, one tasty bite and one yummy drink at a time.

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