Archive for the 'New Orleans' Category

A Savory Trip to New Orleans

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

As our plane descended into New Orleans, the cheers of football elation became more and more pronounced? the Saints game was broadcast over our flight radio, surreptitiously we noted as it was sponsored by a competing airline. Near disaster was met as our plane landed within minutes of the close-call game ending. scurrying to the [...]

Back in the Snow of It

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

Beignets, grits, crab hollandaise, and Pain Perdue for breakfasts. Oysters, boiled shrimp, hushpuppies, alligator crawdad sausage and more oysters for snacks. Dinner also involved tastiness. Not counting the oysters (swoon), there is one food item I am still thinking on, which we were pulled to without foreknowledge, under trust of our wonderful dining companions, and [...]

New Orleans Weekend Binge

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Sweets and I just made plans to head to New Orleans for the holiday weekend. It’s a good exercize in being spontaneous! We’ll be staying in the French Quarter and likely roaming out from there. Any last minute suggestions? ps- have never been before!