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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Tortellini and Shrimp Salad with Ravigote Sauce

Posted by on Jul 28, 2013, 1:20 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This shrimp and tortellini salad, made with a Creolized version of the classic French sauce, Ravigote, is definitely a keeper

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Cool Summer Cocktails – Lunch at Borgne and Their Presa Margarita

Posted by on Jul 21, 2013, 12:00 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Cocktails, Restaurants | 0 comments

A wonderful new cocktail discovery (and a great lunch) from Borgne Restaurant.

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Orange Ginger Florentines with Aunt Leticia’s Pineapple Sherbet

Posted by on Jul 14, 2013, 3:27 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

I got to share one of my favorite cookies, Orange Ginger Florentines, along with Aunt Leticia’s PIneapple Sherbet on San Diego LIve!

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La Provence and Chef John Besh’s Little Pig Farm

Posted by on Jul 5, 2013, 1:43 pm in Food and Drink, Restaurants, Travel | 1 comment

Having a fine Sunday brunch and visiting the Mangalista pigs at La Provence in La Combe, LA.

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Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Olive Salad with Israeli Feta and Mint

Posted by on Jun 17, 2013, 3:07 pm in Food and Drink, Music, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

A day at the Playboy Jazz Festival, enjoying Trombone Shorty, among others, and tasty treats, like this great Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad.

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How California Changed the World of Food- and Influenced Your LA2LA Chef

Posted by on Jun 1, 2013, 4:32 pm in Books, Food and Drink, History, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Early 1970’s California chefs changed what and the way we eat.

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Grilled Tomato Salsa

Posted by on Apr 23, 2013, 2:28 pm in Books, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

A delicious Roasted Tomato Salsa from Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet.

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Braised Baby Bok Choy and Onion with Ginger

Posted by on Apr 14, 2013, 1:15 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Bok Choy with Onion and Ginger

I recently served Baby Bok Choy- not only very tasty, but a nutritional powerhouse, too, at the party of an adventurous client. It was the hit of the party!

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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise

Posted by on Apr 4, 2013, 3:52 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

This luscious Lemon Caper Mayonaisse is the perfect sauce to accompany oven roasted asparagus- one of the planets most nutrient dense plants- on a special occasion.

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