Fried Shrimp and Oyster Po’Boys

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 5, 2010, 6:57 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

Po’boys are to NOLA as tacos are to L.A. Putting all sorts of things between the slices of French bread has been a way of life for a long time in NOLA- hot sausage, fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and soft shell crabs.

A Personal Touch-the Wedding Cookie Table

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 30, 2009, 8:38 am in Celebrations, Entertaining Trends, Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Special Events | 1 comment

Orange Almond Biscotti- a favorite recipe for your wedding cookie table.

A Post-Thanksgiving Brunch- with Cheese Blintzes on the Menu

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 4, 2009, 9:03 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Seasonal Celebrations | 1 comment

For several years now, I’ve been privileged to cater a post-Thanksgiving brunch for one of my clients on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to kick back with friends, and watch all those college football games, after the big T-day holiday.

A “Centerpiece” dish for the vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 2, 2009, 9:15 pm in Food and Drink, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

John Besh’s and My New Orleans

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 11, 2009, 7:39 pm in Books, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Autumn at the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 8, 2009, 10:45 am in Food and Drink, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

All Cuisine is Fusion Cuisine- and Asian Spiced Duck Tamales

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 6, 2009, 11:06 am in Events, Food and Drink, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

A New Mexico Chef shares his Asian/Latin duck tamale recipe.

“Traditional” Thankgiving?

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 4, 2009, 10:43 pm in Food and Drink, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

From Ain’ts to Saints- and a Sandwich in Their Honor

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 22, 2009, 6:08 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

In honor of the New Orleans Saints, I’m offering my Cal-Italo version of a New Orleans Italian classic, the muffelata.

BlogHer Food 2009’s Local Reunion Lunch Meet Up

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 19, 2009, 7:45 pm in Food and Drink | 0 comments