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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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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Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo

Posted by on May 1, 2013, 3:30 pm in Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 4 comments

This weekend on the Cinco de Mayo I’ll be celebrating with a feast that includes this wonderful Shrimp with Tequila and Orange.

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Winter Fruit Gratin

Posted by on Jan 19, 2013, 6:08 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

This delicious, yet simple, fruit gratin with Lovoka Caramel Liquer is a perfect ending to rich meal.

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Noodle Kugel

Posted by on Dec 14, 2012, 5:34 pm in Entertaining Trends, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 2 comments

Noodle Kugel, an old favorite, can easily be adapted to “small plate” or tray passed portions.

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Festive Bar Cookies- First in a Series of Mom’s Holiday Treats

Posted by on Dec 9, 2012, 11:42 am in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

I started making these holiday”Festive Bars” – a recipe I found in American Girl magazine – with my mother when I was about 10 years old.

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Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon

Posted by on Dec 7, 2012, 4:02 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Potato pancakes, topped with a bit of sour cream and smoked salmon and garnished with chives, make a great hors d’ouevre.

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Cranberry Pear Chutney- Just in Time for Thanksgiving!

Posted by on Nov 19, 2012, 4:30 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory, Recipes-Sweet | 7 comments

This sweet, spicy and tart relish is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, and a favorite of my family and clients.

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake- An American Classic for the 4th of July

Posted by on Jul 2, 2012, 12:39 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 1 comment

A great recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cakes – one of America’s most beloved cakes and a favorite dessert to carry along to potluck dinners.

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