Here is something that is a MUST if your are ever in Nola. Cafe du Monde is definitely a wonderful tourist spot to go to. The smell of the fried dough and the stickiness of everything (due to the constant flinging or powdered sugar) in the open air restaurant is an experience you just have …
I was raised up eating boiled peanuts. I have very vivid memories of my mom soaking and simmering peanuts in her big yellow cast iron pot for what seemed like days. Why is something so simple, so yummy?? Keeping with my Mardi Gras theme this week, I decided to put a spicy twist on the …
Hey friends! I am back. I took a week off to gather my thoughts and get organized for planning two babies birthday parties in March. I probably should have tried to space that out a bit, but it didn’t quite work out that way. Something else that is happening in March is Mardi Gras! New …
I am a bit notorious for overdoing it. I always make 1 (or 3) too many dishes for every holiday, shower, party, etc. I have really tried to tone it down in recent years but I always overdo it on Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday meal to cook and there are always new side dishes …
I never get as many compliments on anything as much as I do for these Pecan Bars. Everyone loves them and I always, always get asked for the recipe. So here it is. They seriously are little bites of deliciousness. I usually make them in the fall or at Christmas time but they are delicious …
I got a mini tart pan from my mom for Christmas and I had been looking for a reason to use it. I love mini desserts, mainly because they are perfect for parties and showers. Also, because no matter how many I eat, I feel healthier because they are small. I knew the recent open …