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New Orleans: Lagniappe, Part deux

By Eliot, on April 8th, 2014%

This is absolutely the last of my NOLA odyssey. Here are a few more things we found plus the rest of the travel tips from my New Orleans’ buddy. . . . → Read More: New Orleans: Lagniappe, Part deux

New Orleans: Lagniappe

By Eliot, on April 6th, 2014%

Just a “little bit extra” for you today: green wigs, haunts, cemeteries, street performers, “second lines,” and riverboats. . . . → Read More: New Orleans: Lagniappe

NOMA and The Presbytere : Une randonnée artistique

By Eliot, on April 4th, 2014%

Follow my adventures in NOLA as I sat out on my artistic (and solo) trek to the New Orleans Museum of Art. . . . → Read More: NOMA and The Presbytere : Une randonnée artistique

New Orleans, À la une

By Eliot, on April 2nd, 2014%

Eat New Orleans…what else is there to say… . . . → Read More: New Orleans, À la une

Napa Turkey Salad

By Eliot, on March 30th, 2014%

I count the days until spring every year. The count down starts in August.

Softball season starts and merges with football season. In November—no more Friday nights standing in the cold. Then, Thanksgiving is here and basketball season begins. Winter Break comes and goes and we are still playing roundball. Sometime in middle to late . . . → Read More: Napa Turkey Salad

Mark Twain, Beignets, New Orleans and Cook the Book

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2014%

This round of Cook the Books featured “Twain’s Feast,” How fortunate for me during my week of New Orleans posts. . . . → Read More: Mark Twain, Beignets, New Orleans and Cook the Book

Spring Breakin’

By Eliot, on March 25th, 2014%

I started out my Spring Break with a snowy trip to Taterville……. . . . → Read More: Spring Breakin’

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

By Eliot, on March 23rd, 2014%

For the Food ‘n Flix film this month, we all watched “Stranger Than Fiction.” I was inspired by Ana’s sultry description of baked goods to make these Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges. . . . → Read More: Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

“Ready for Spring” Strawberry Muffins #TwelveLoaves

By Eliot, on March 20th, 2014%

Yep, I am ready.

The time has changed and we have all sprung back.

The snow, ice and polar vortexes are gone.

I have seen a robin.

It is time for spring.

Welcome sunshine.

To celebrate (and to participate in #TwelveLoaves) I decided to use some fresh strawberries. It won’t be long and . . . → Read More: “Ready for Spring” Strawberry Muffins #TwelveLoaves

Marinated Cheese in a Jar

By Eliot, on March 18th, 2014%

I saw this technique in the March 2013 issue of Sunset and loved the idea. This recipe is attributed to David Tanis (a Chez Panisse alum) from his cookbook One Good Dish: The Pleasures of a Simple Meal.

I perused through this book on Amazon and a few recipes caught my eye . . . → Read More: Marinated Cheese in a Jar

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