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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Southern Food and Beverage Museum’s New Home

Posted by on Sep 30, 2014, 7:42 am in Food and Drink, Travel | 2 comments

The Southern Food and Beverage Museum moves into its new home at the site of historic market space in New Orleans’ Central City.

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Kendall Jackson’s Heirloom Tomato Festival – and Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

Posted by on Sep 17, 2014, 3:50 pm in Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 1 comment

A visit to Kendall Jackson’s yummy Heirloom Tomato Festival, and a recipe for Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

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The Morning Call in City Park

Posted by on Sep 14, 2014, 1:08 pm in Personal Reflection, Travel | 2 comments

A very pleasant (almost) fall morning at The Morning Call in City Park.

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High Above – and on – Sedona

Posted by on Sep 8, 2014, 9:10 am in Personal Reflection, Travel | 0 comments

A private scenic overlook at Sky Ranch Lodge, in breathtaking Sedona, is the perfect spot for making friends and contemplating life transitions.

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Barefoot at Bistro Ralph

Posted by on Aug 11, 2014, 8:52 am in Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Meeting with Jen Wall, Barefoot Wines winemaker, over lunch at Bistro Ralph in Healdsburg.

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Discovering Bravas Amidst a Bit of Sunday Synchronicity

Posted by on Jul 27, 2014, 11:07 am in Restaurants, Travel | 0 comments

After a day of catching up with friends, we found a bit of synchronicity, AND a fabulous meal at Bravas Tapas Bar in Healdsburg.

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Savoring Mussels in Green Curry Sauce at Pêche

Posted by on Mar 30, 2014, 2:13 pm in Restaurants, Travel | 1 comment

Savoring the Mussels in Green Curry Sauce at Donald Link’s New Orleans eatery, Peche.

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Toup’s Meatery

Posted by on Feb 14, 2014, 9:01 am in Restaurants, Travel | 7 comments

Toup’s Meatery- where I just want to eat my way through the whole menu.

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Domenica – to Soothe a Frazzled Traveler

Posted by on Feb 10, 2014, 9:01 am in Restaurants, Travel | 1 comment

Domenica’s rustic Italian, wood fire oven cooked food was just what this frazzled traveler needed.

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Visiting Las Terrazas, Cuba – and Recipe for Ropa Vieja

Posted by on Oct 31, 2013, 10:24 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 1 comment

Las Terrazas, a former coffee plantation and UNESCO designated biosphere reserve, was the site of the best food (all very traditional) I ate in Cuba.

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