2016-03-27 23:23
This is the first post of a dinner party series composed of parties I host and cater. This was the first dinner party I hosted in my new house, Chris my friend and I put it together. &n&hell…Read More
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2015-07-03 01:11
I have a new invention.... and we are very excited! When I was making king cakes on Monday I had some extra dough, and never for a second did I think what has happened over the course… Read More
2015-07-03 01:10
It's king cake time! We started making king cakes at the shop Saturday, it's the beginning of a very long Mardi Gras season. Last year we made and shipped over 500, and for an operatio… Read More
2015-07-03 01:06
I've been patiently waiting for the figs to ripen, stalking might be a more appropriate word. The first week was sheer delight, ate all of those raw. Ate so many that my mouth was… Read More
2015-06-28 14:42
Before I even write another word, I'll confess- I am currently addicted to tomatoes. I just cannot seem to get enough, and right now they are everywhere. I buy them even when I don't r… Read More
2014-08-17 19:18
I love cheese, and it all starts there. Ricotta is one of my favorites, it's so versatile and when you make it at home it is absolutely divine. I particularly like serving it with with peach… Read More
2014-08-03 16:22
It's fig season in Louisiana, they start coming in around the beginning of July. I usually have enough to harvest for about a month and it never seems quite long enough. I took advanta… Read More
2014-07-19 18:42
Strawberries and chocolate, I cannot think of a better combination for a scone. Add chocolate to anything and you have my full attention, they're almost like dessert. These scones com… Read More
2014-01-19 00:14
You may have noticed it's been a little quiet around here. Well, I've been a a bit busy with work to say the least. Posting in an of itself would not be the issue, it's really mo… Read More
2012-07-17 17:07
I live in south Louisiana, and it's hot. The only time it's not hot is when it rains; then after the rain it's a steam bath. On the upside of this dreary weather, my skin is not… Read More
2012-07-17 15:51
Summer Peach and Blackberry Tartines with Gorgonzola Dolce, Ricotta and Prosciutto.Summer is my favorite time of the year in the kitchen. With so many fruit and vegetables at their pri… Read More
2012-07-17 15:45
I made this salad at work this week and just had to share with you. I've seen many versions of it, but what remains consistent is the watermelon and cheese combination. My father… Read More
2012-03-08 12:16
I have a new obsession... it's name is Pinterest. I am a bulletin board sort person, and while I have many methods of organizing my life like computers, iphones, iclouds and ipads I ch… Read More
2011-09-28 14:26
Too pretty to not share... This is what's going on at work. I've been using champagne vinegar and a pear infused white balsamic. Basil is always great with this salad, but so is mint and or… Read More
2011-09-15 21:37
I made currant scones and lemon curd for a baby shower this past weekend. Making scones and finger sandwiches reminded me of my tea room days. About 20 years ago, my former resta… Read More
2011-08-31 00:27
I have yet to meet someone who claims to dislike a doughnut. For some reason though, (probably the fact they are laden with oil), I just really don't eat them much. I found a rec… Read More
2011-08-29 20:36
It feels like the beginning of a new season. This is not indicated by the weather (it's still hot as well, hell), but instead by how busy I've been at work. Business slows a litt… Read More
2011-08-15 19:44
I have this bad little habit... it's called chocolate. I require it. Every day, around 3 o'clock in the afternoon, then after dinner and on occasion, in the middle of the night. I don't need… Read More
2011-08-05 17:50
I don't know about you, but I would rather eat several little meals than one or two big meals a day. This roast tomato tartine is one of my favorites- a couple of these with a glass of red w… Read More
2011-08-02 04:11
Call me strange, but I am obsessed with globe zucchini. Surely everyone has some sort of food obsession, right? Of course. Stranger though, is the fact that globe zucchini are not what… Read More
2011-08-02 04:10
I have a new obsession: Swiss Meringue buttercream! I am so utterly pleased with it and don't know why it has taken me this long to discover it. Swiss meringue is nothing new, ju… Read More
2011-07-31 19:22
As a general rule, I am quite a positive person. But when the heat index outside is over 105 degrees for what seems like forever, I tend to crack. It's just miserably hot everywh… Read More
2011-07-31 16:53
Recently while I was being schooled on the food rules of a special someone, I nearly swallowed my tongue. He says, "no flour, no sugar". What?? How can someone not eat flour or sugar?… Read More
2011-07-17 00:41
Some days at work are just non-stop. I am multi-tasking from the second I walk in the door in the morning with a deadline so closely upon me it sometimes makes my head spin. Because I… Read More
2011-07-08 23:04
What I made at work today! :) Read More
2011-07-08 14:43
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about cake. Vanilla pound cake to be exact. This happens particularly often around 3 o'clock in the afternoon when I'm in need of a sugar fix. Yes, I a… Read More
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