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 Music and Me

Posted by on Jun 6, 2023, 3:15 pm in Music, Personal Reflection | 1 comment

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Visiting Hacienda Petac

Posted by on May 30, 2019, 6:13 pm in Personal Reflection, Travel | 4 comments

Visiting Hacienda Petac

Last week I headed off to Hacienda Petac, tucked away and surrounded by a humble little town outside of Merida in the Yucatan, for my second Mexican culinary adventure.

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Essentials (and Optionals) for New Orleans’ Carnival Season

Posted by on Feb 26, 2019, 3:36 pm in Events, Personal Reflection | 2 comments

If you’re planning to roll into New Orleans for Mardi Gras, here are a few things I’ve found that are must-haves (along with a few optional items), for proper participation in the season – and on into the spring festival season that’ll be on its way soon.

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Dining Together at 2 Favorite New Orleans Restaurants

Posted by on Nov 24, 2018, 11:41 am in Personal Reflection, Restaurants | 3 comments

I’ve been thinking, more intentionally, about how bridges can be built over the dining table. Pêche and Bacchanal, two favorite New Orleans restaurants, offer opportunities for shared dining experiences.

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