Call it serendipity or call it dumb luck. When I stumbled across this recipe I was elated! I got it from my Aunt Nellie. My Aunt Nellie got the recipe from our great Aunt John. And, the one and I mean ONLY dish that Nellie […]
Milk punch is a New Orleans favorite. It’s a brunch staple and while it’s served during holidays it also takes center stage during Carnival as a Mardi Gras cocktail favorite. Simple, sinfully rich and delicious, it can pack a serious punch (no pun!). Frozen milk […]
Mardi Gras is the best party in America and Louisiana is the home for Mardi Gras. It can be traced back to medieval times and it was first celebrated in the U.S. about 60 miles south of New Orleans on March 2 1699 (https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/), 19 […]
Creole seasoning is the cornerstone of most creole dishes. There are countless iterations of creole seasoning. This seasoning very basic and can be adjusted it to your taste. This recipe is pretty tame when it comes to spice level. I like my Creole seasoning pretty […]
Valentine’s Day falls on Friday this year, yay! Do it big! Go ahead and slip into that sexy arm candy dress or side piece skinny suit and make the evening sparkle and turn it up with a fun night out. Or, wind it down with […]
Cute mixed drinks have their place, but tonight it’s rye on the rocks, baby!If you’re a whiskey drinker, I recommend giving rye whiskey a shot. I’m far from an expert in rye whiskeys, I’m only an expert in what I like and the rye I […]
The best smoked salmon dip I’d ever had was at J. Alexander’s. I haven’t been there in a very long time but, I remember how good it was and I was jonesing for some so I decided to make my own. Here’s my own version […]
Is Valentine’s Day an awesome day or WHAT!? So, St. Valentine’s Day is the day we lose our minds about love. We buy candy. We buy cards. We buy flowers. We buy balloons and teddy bears and carriage rides and engagement rings. All for the […]
Among all the comfort foods one can imagine, tomato soup is definitely in the top 10. It’s a delicious soup for a chilly winter afternoon. It’s spicy good. If you can’t take the heat, you don’t have to have it spicy, you can eliminate the […]
A burger and fries is still hands down the quintessential every guy meal. But a burger always seems to be better when you cook it. There’s nothing like a juicy, flavorful burger that you can make as delicious as you want. So, grab your magic […]
