1) Crab cake po' boy, and the most amazing onion rings!
2) French Quarter colors
3) On the float, beads and booze at the ready
4) Dancin' in the streets
5) Royal Street
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Showing posts with label mardi gras. Show all posts
February 27, 2016
5 (New Orleans) Things
1) Crab cake po' boy, and the most amazing onion rings!
2) French Quarter colors
3) On the float, beads and booze at the ready
4) Dancin' in the streets
5) Royal Street
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February 9, 2015
March 17, 2014
Where Y'at?*
I learned a few things on my annual visit to New Orleans this year.
I learned to like bourbon. The liquor, not the street.
I learned that walking 4-7 miles every day meant I could eat or drink anything I liked and not gain an ounce. Which was good, because I may have overindulged a little.
I learned that I could totally fall in love with a po-boy. Spicy gravy and a slather of Creole mustard will do that.
I learned that not all Mardi Gras balls are created equal.
I learned that Cochon restaurant just keeps getting better and better. (Try a side of the shrimp and mirliton dressing...it is divine!)
I learned that not even near freezing temperatures and pouring rain will dampen the Carnival spirit in this city!
*How are you?
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February 13, 2013
March 8, 2011
February 23, 2011
New Orleans Vernacular
New Orleans has a vernacular and a flavor all its own.
A rich gumbo of music, people, architecture, celebrations, food and history. It's impossible to describe, really. All I can say is that you must (and should!) experience it for yourself.
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February 13, 2010
New Orleans Food and Carnival Festivities
Wednesday's parades may have been rained out and yesterday was the coldest day I've ever experienced in New Orleans, but today the temperatures are warming up and things are getting crazy around here!
The last few days have been spent visiting with friends and eating. And eating.
Fabulous lunches at Bayona, the Marigny Brasserie, Felipe's and Cochon Butcher.
A shrimp fest last night with Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade sauce, Shrimp Creole and Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole at a friend's house.
More shrimp last Wednesday night with another friend - we broiled up a couple pounds of these sweet, fat Gulf shrimp and served them with lots of green onions and spicy noodles. Divine!
Carnival this year is a busy one. The hotels are full and the streets are packed with revelers. The Superbowl win by the Saints has added another dimension to the customary Mardi Gras merriment.
We're about to head out again today for more celebrating and definitely more eating. I think a steaming hot bowl of seafood Gumbo is on the agenda.
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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The last few days have been spent visiting with friends and eating. And eating.Fabulous lunches at Bayona, the Marigny Brasserie, Felipe's and Cochon Butcher.
A shrimp fest last night with Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade sauce, Shrimp Creole and Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole at a friend's house.
More shrimp last Wednesday night with another friend - we broiled up a couple pounds of these sweet, fat Gulf shrimp and served them with lots of green onions and spicy noodles. Divine!
Carnival this year is a busy one. The hotels are full and the streets are packed with revelers. The Superbowl win by the Saints has added another dimension to the customary Mardi Gras merriment.We're about to head out again today for more celebrating and definitely more eating. I think a steaming hot bowl of seafood Gumbo is on the agenda.
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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February 5, 2010
Dear New Orleans
I'll be seeing you tomorrow...
...looking forward to another fun and festive Carnival season!
I know it is extra special this year, with the Saints in the Superbowl and all. Can't wait to celebrate with you.
Love,
Loulou Pin It
...looking forward to another fun and festive Carnival season!
I know it is extra special this year, with the Saints in the Superbowl and all. Can't wait to celebrate with you.
Love,
Loulou Pin It
January 27, 2010
California and Louisiana (and Vegas, baby!)
Here it is Wednesday already, which usually means some delicious French cheese tasting for la Fête du Fromage. Not this week, however.
Tomorrow morning my annual trek back to the States begins bright and early, so the cheese has been put on hold until I return to la belle France in a few weeks.
First I'm heading to my sister's house in California to see my nieces, nephews, brother in law and this wonderful object. I've missed it so much. Yes, I've also missed my family, but if you knew this coffee maker you would know why I'm so smitten.
I'm hoping the weather will be as gorgeous as it was the last time I was there.
And we'll be taking a little side trip to Vegas, baby!
Then on to New Orleans for some good times with great friends. Not to mention a fried shrimp po' boy or two, some red beans and rice, bacon pralines, crayfish anything and lots of decadence for Mardi Gras.
All that AND the New Orleans Saints are playing in the Superbowl this year. It is going to be crazy!
Look for many stories and photos from the road.
A bientôt! Pin It
Tomorrow morning my annual trek back to the States begins bright and early, so the cheese has been put on hold until I return to la belle France in a few weeks.
First I'm heading to my sister's house in California to see my nieces, nephews, brother in law and this wonderful object. I've missed it so much. Yes, I've also missed my family, but if you knew this coffee maker you would know why I'm so smitten.
I'm hoping the weather will be as gorgeous as it was the last time I was there.
And we'll be taking a little side trip to Vegas, baby!
Then on to New Orleans for some good times with great friends. Not to mention a fried shrimp po' boy or two, some red beans and rice, bacon pralines, crayfish anything and lots of decadence for Mardi Gras.
All that AND the New Orleans Saints are playing in the Superbowl this year. It is going to be crazy!
Look for many stories and photos from the road.
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February 25, 2009
Mardi Gras Kaleidoscope
As I get myself organized for an early flight tomorrow, I thought I would leave you with a few photos from Mardi Gras.
In case you don't recognize her, that last one is none other than the amazing diva herself, Dolly Parton!
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In case you don't recognize her, that last one is none other than the amazing diva herself, Dolly Parton!
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February 18, 2009
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