We landed at LAX an hour early. It was sunny and hot–the air ripe with possibilities. After picking up our rental car, checking into our hotel in West Hollywood, and setting down our luggage, my husband, daughter and I set… Continue reading…
by the bayou
Happy Mardi Gras, y’all! We’re celebrating the New Orleanian way by cooking up some Cajun. This year, I’m making a batch of one my husband’s favorite Louisiana specialties and it’s about time, too. Frankly, I’ve always been a little intimidated… Continue reading…
a little bit of this, a little bite of that
For as long as I can recall, small bites have appealed to me. I prefer to graze whenever I can, sampling lots of nibbles, instead of a lot of one. Tapas, meze, and appetizer courses excite me with the prospect of… Continue reading…
fun in the sun
Our trip to Jamaica was celebratory in nature and, oh, what a party it was! We spent our days soaking up the sun and our nights being fêted and fed–there’s almost nothing I enjoy more than being at the beach.… Continue reading…
the prawn parade
It’s Mardi Gras–happy Fat Tuesday, everybody! Let’s celebrate with a dish suitable for party or parade. The inspiration for this plate came from all the wonderfully spicy seafood I enjoyed on my many visits to New Orleans while my mom… Continue reading…