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The Soul of New Orleans, Gumbo, and Mardi Gras Too

February 2nd, 2010 · 15 Comments

The Soul of New Orleans is a wonderful short video narrated by Wright Thompson, and highlights the current elation that the city is feeling now. With Mardi Gras in full swing and parades rolling on weekend days and weekday nights, and wit the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl for the first time this Sunday (02/07/2010), the city is alive more than ever before since Katrina. This Spirit of Louisiana and The Soul of New Orleans is especially represented with this fantastic video.

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Tags: Cajun · Culture · Events · Mardi Gras · Recipes · Seafood · Soups

New Orleans Hot Roast Beef Po-Boy and Mardi Gras

January 26th, 2010 · 19 Comments

An interesting fact is that Drew Brees is supposed to be king of Bacchus, the huge parade that rolls on the Sunday before Mardi Gras, this year on Sunday, February 14, 2010. The same day as Super Bowl XLIV, and I am guessing that Drew will pass the baton on the “King” status while he leads his Krewe of Saints into the biggest parade into the Super Bowl in South Miami.

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Tags: Mardi Gras · Recipes · sandwich

Florentine Omelet

January 19th, 2010 · 22 Comments

One of the benefits of the 2040 St. Charles Avenue location is that during Mardi Gras it is the main parade route for all Uptown Krewe’s

Sloppy Joe’s with Sweet Potato Fries

January 13th, 2010 · 30 Comments

We sit together as a family for dinner just about every evening and when Ben finished his meal before Monique and I even seem to get started we knew it was “goooood”! Ben is our litmus test for all things that are tasty and I can assure you that your kids will love this sandwich and oven baked fries every time.