52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition
For New Orleans residents Mardi Gras is practically a religious experience. And we were fortunate enough to experience a 52 year Mardi Gras tradition at a block party following the Krewe of Tucks Parade. 52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition Every year, since the first block...
Our First Mardi Gras Parade
The day before we departed from our beloved New Orleans we got to experience our first Mardi Gras Parade, up close and personal. And what a fabulous experience that was!!! Words cannot describe what it felt like to actually be at a Mardi Gras Parade. It was so joyful...
Mardi Gras State of Mind
Whenever Steve and I are in New Orleans we are in a Mardi Gras State of Mind. But actually being there during Mardi Gras season certainly accentuates our mood. I'm sure that I have told you before, but it has become our tradition to dine at Brigtsen's on our last...
Easy No Knead Bread
A few weeks ago our sweet daughter-in-love sent me the recipe for the fabulous bread we had enjoyed during our visit for Thanksgiving. The Easy No Knead Bread recipe was just that...EASY!!! Remember when we couldn't get yeast during the height of Covid? Well I managed...
Ways to Enjoy Cooking Even More
Are you looking for ways to enjoy cooking even more? If you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, then you need to find the time to do some home cooking. This post originally published on April 10, 2023 and has been updated with additional material. Ways to Enjoy...
Global Wildlife Center Folsom LA
Steve and I know the Crescent City pretty much like the back of our hands by now. At this point we like to venture out of the city. So we took a trip to a small town north of Lake Ponchartrain for a visit to the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom LA. The opportunity...
Kosher Cajun NY Deli and Grocery
Two words I never thought that I would ever utter in the same sentence: KOSHER and CAJUN! But that all changed when Steve and I discovered Kosher Cajun NY Deli and Grocery in Metairie (a New Orleans suburb). Kosher Cajun NY Deli and Grocery Suddenly I was craving some...
Liberation Pavilion at National WW2 Museum
Now that the last piece of the puzzle is complete, you could easily spend a good couple of days exploring the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The Liberation Pavilion at the National WW2 Museum was that last piece and opened on November 3, 2023. Liberation...
Liz Williams Founder SoFab
As I mentioned in my last post, Liz Williams Is the founder SoFab, the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans. She is also the founder of the National Food and Beverage Foundation. Liz Williams Founder SoFab I have been receiving her newsletters for quite a...
SoFab NOLA is So Fabulous!
To celebrate the beginning of Carnival, the Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SoFab) had a King Cake tasting. It's just one of the reasons that SoFab NOLA is So Fabulous! SoFab NOLA is So Fabulous! On Saturday, January 6 Steve and I attended the event that marked the...
