The Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade
Carnival season’s Barkus (for pooches) parade in the French Quarter.
read moreHoliday Tea at The Windsor Court
An outing to the holiday afternoon tea at The Windsor Court Hotel
read moreChocolate Pecan Torte and Gold Brick Eggs
I’d been making Jim Dodge’s Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Torte for many years, when it dawned on me how much his torte (being chock full of pecans) is like New Orleans’ beloved Gold Bricks.
read moreKids at the Mardi Gras- a Few Sights and Sounds
One of the best things about the New Orleans Carnival parades- watching the kids. Here are a few shots.
read moreA Few Sights and Sounds of Mardi Gras – Part 1
A few sights, sounds of, and a reflection on the Mardi Gras season.
read moreMemorial Day Grilling
Just because I’m busy packing and moving, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Memorial Day Grilling. Here are some great recipes to revisit.
read moreA Purple Season at The Farmers’ Market
Ever notice that a season’s produce is closely identified with a color?
read moreStacked Crepe Cake- Part 2 in a Series
This Stacked Crepe Cake is an elegant showstopper on a holiday brunch buffet, but you don’t have to wait for a party. It would be great served for an intimate supper, too.
read moreSmooth Jazz Sunday Brunch Picnic
Great music, excellent wines, fabulous food in a beautiful country setting-there aren’t many better ways to spend a late and lazy summer morning. So when Barbara Blake of Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch asked if I would like to create a Sunday Jazz Brunch menu to enjoy at a Sonoma wine country outing, I jumped at the chance. Sonoma County is not only a renown wine grape growing region, but also one of the country’s most abundant producers of many agricultural products, so I’ve created a menu which celebrates that richness with the simple elegance of a classic Mediterranean style picnic menu. And what wine to drink with your picnic brunch? Rosé wines not only carry the very essence of summer in every sip, but also happen to be just about the best food friendly wines around. So what do we recommend? Try a great Rosé, like Pedroncelli Winery’s (a Sonoma County winery) Dry Rosé of Zinfandel, or Wente Vineyard’s Pinot Noir Rosé. Tapenade with Crostini Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Quiche Prosciutto with Figs and Melon Poached or Grilled Salmon with Gribiche Fingerling Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Wild Arugula Salad with Shaved Sonoma Dry Jack Cheese from Vella Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Buffala Mozzarella drizzled with Balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plum or Apricot Frangipane Tart Heirloom Tomato and Buffala Mozzarella Salad...
read moreMore Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Hoisin Marinated Steak Salad with Asian Vegetables
A Hoisin Marinated Asian Steak Salad, makes a perfect counterpoint to Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce on our outdoor grilling (Pan Asian style) menu.
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