Tuesday may have just been another ordinary day to you, but it was Mardi Gras here in New Orleans. My family and I ride on a float throwing beads to the crowd throughout the seven mile parade route. Our day starts early loading up the float and lining up to roll. From start to finish, … Read more
It’s officially Carnival time here in New Orleans, but the craziness just got crazier with the addition of Super Bowl XLVII to be held Sunday, February 3rd in our own Superdome. While native New Orleanians are sad that our Saints won’t be marching in this year, we have certainly rolled out the red carpet to … Read more
Here in New Orleans, it’s Carnival Time! We are gearing up for the festivities with King Cake, float decorating and parade watching. This year, Mardi Gras is just two days before Valentine’s Day, so it is easy to forget this romantic holiday. Fortunately, I am prepared and ordering sweet treats from Shari’s Berries well in … Read more
If you are a dessert lover, and have a knack for creating delicious treats in the kitchen then this is the perfect French Macaron recipe for you, straight from the world renowned Pastry Chef Tariq Hanna at Sucré. The macaron dates back to France where Queens and Kings served them to their guests. Executive Chef … Read more
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a Macy’s Culinary Council cooking demonstration right here in New Orleans. After the event, my loving husband says, “Why don’t you go share with the Chefs your recipe for ice.” Yep. That about sums it up. Me at a cooking demo? Believe it or not, I have … Read more
My soon to be eight year old daughter has many talents. She is an excellent dancer, advanced reader and just an all around great kid. But the thing that impresses me the most is her ability to sniff out Box Tops at the grocery store. This girl is like a bloodhound and will beg for … Read more