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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Off to Camp Blogaway

Posted by on Apr 28, 2011, 6:32 pm in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Whew- been pretty busy around here. And tomorrow I'm off to Camp Blogaway, along with 90 or so other food bloggers. Big thanks to Lindsay Olives for sponsoring me- more about them (and some olivey treats) next week- Cinco de Mayo Week- Olé  

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Off to Camp Blogaway!

Posted by on Apr 28, 2011, 6:30 pm in Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

Whew- been pretty busy around here. And tomorrow I’m off to Camp Blogaway, along with 90 other food bloggers. Big thanks to Lindsay Olives for sponsoring me- more about them (and some olivey treats) next week- Cinco de Mayo Week- Olé

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Strawberry Frangipane Tart- a Perfect Spring Dessert

Posted by on Apr 25, 2011, 12:21 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 2 comments

This beautiful tart, showcasing spring strawberries paired with almond paste, just conjures up the essence of spring.

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Fish Friday- Blackened Salmon with Caesar Salad

Posted by on Apr 8, 2011, 5:38 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Blackened Salmon with Caesar Salad is a perfect (and quick) LA to L.A. meal, with the wonderfully crisp and complex Rosenthal Surfrider 2009 Central Coast Chardonnay as an excellent accompaniment.

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