A Glimpse of New Orleans and Mardi Gras

New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. The cities architecture and areas like the French Quarter are testament to its rich history and culture. Established by French colonists and strongly influenced by their European culture, it is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture,…

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French Creole Christmas Dinner

I’m not French Creole, but I think a French Creole Christmas menu can be elegantly served for a preemptive holiday season dinner. A traditional French Creole Christmas dinner pays homage to classic French cuisine by including ingredients from southern Louisiana prepared with French flair.  It is served with grace accompanied by the finest in libations. …

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