Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Louisiana longer than the state has been in the Union. My plan this year was to visit there for Mardi Gras and do a little restaurant and bar hopping, particularly Sazarac House on Magazine Street. But as we all […]
The question behind this drink was whether it was named for the B-52 bomber or the B-52s, the 80’s/90’s alternative rock band (Love Shack, Rock Lobster). Personally, either one would be awesome. The B-52 shot was however, named for the band by Peter Fich the […]
As far as Southern dishes go, Hoppin’ John is about as due south as it gets. Originating from the South Carolina lowcountry and coastal Georgia, Hoppin John is said to have been introduced to America by West African slaves. Many of the southern dishes we […]
Whew, can’t believe I almost missed it! It is National Hot Chocolate Day everybody, and who hasn’t been waiting all year for this? It only comes once a year. When the temp falls on the wrong side of the 20’s, what’s better than curling up […]
Happy Birthday, Virgos! Let’s have cake! You do have birthdays coming up, don’t you? And you thought I forgot? Well, if you’re in the mood to celebrate, I’m raising a glass to celebrate you, and I’m also raising a glass because I just like to […]
Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! And who can argue? Chocolate chip cookies are right up there with National Corndog Day, and they deserve their own national holiday. They are after all, one of the most popular cookies in America. I prefer mine soft, […]
…I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain… Today, vodka was my friend. We hung out together for the entire evening. We we did that. We bathed in a Purple Rain cocktail, oops…a couple of Purple Rain cocktails! It was great. For […]
You want to do yourself a favor? Do yourself some jerk chicken! Jerk is a uniquely Jamaican style of cooking and you can’t fake the funk. This style of cooking is a mouthwatering blend of spice, sweet and heat. Traditionally, this method of cooking uses […]
What’s better than icy cold ice cream on a hot summer day, huh? Not much. My favorite is a large vanilla/chocolate swirl cone, double dipped in magic shell. But, my favorite Dairy Queen closed last year and, being at home a lot more because of […]
I guess the only downside to blogging for Retta Cooked It is that eventually, I’m going to wind up becoming a fat, drunk. I have to taste everything I cook and every cocktail I mix to be sure I’m posting the best recipes. I enjoy […]
