New Orleans is a great place to visit if you love food or if you’re interested in a destination rich with cultural history. More than anything though, it’s a city known for its robust music scene.…
New Orleans is well known for its eclectic Southern culture, shaped by French, Spanish and Creole influences. In addition to being the home of longstanding traditions like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, New Orleans is associated with the introduction of African slaves in the 18th century and before that, as the locale where American Indians shared their cultures and intermingled with early European settlers. Today, New Orleans is as rich as ever with art, architecture, culture, music and dining experiences that distinguish New Orleans from the other cities…
Even if you’re not a football fan, there’s no excuse to throw a a party like a big game. This Super Bowl, we have your party planning covered with Jess Ceresino of The Sports Brat, a site that offers everything from tailgate-inspired recipes to game day fashion and interviews. As the self-proclaimed ultimate girl’s guide to game day, Ceresino aims to help girly girls to take Sundays by storm. With the biggest football game of the year on the line, follow her…
Terry Walters’ NoNo Bars
Breakfast & Brunch, Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks, Sweet Treats January 29, 2015
Several years ago my friend Rachel began following a vegan diet. We shared a love for Karyn’s on Green, a local vegan restaurant, so going out to eat was never a problem, but I was always somewhat in awe of how she managed to cook and order from traditional restaurant menus when so many familiar ingredients were straight up off-limits. …
There is a lot of art and culture to experience in New Orleans and some of it takes place behind the bars and in the kitchens of the numerous restaurants, eateries and bars in the Big Easy. When you think of the foods in NOLA, it might be jambalaya and beignets might come to mind, but the culinary culture is far richer than your standard issue Cajun cuisine. From elegant dining to dive bars and from baked Alaska to corner bakeries, the…