Memorial Day Did You Knows


Did you know Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? No, it wasn’t about craft projects like you’d find on Pinterest today.    Traditionally, the day was set aside to decorate graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. This tradition dates back to 1868 following the Civil War. Whoa! Don’t worry,… Read More >

Did you make it to Jazz Fest, doll?


Another Jazz Fest is almost in the books. Do you know how easy to tell that the Fest is going on? Well, first off Mr. Bobby isn’t at his table on Friday "holding court" like he normally does. Secondly, a lot of well tanned, sometimes sunburned, people come in late… Read More >

I bet you knew this…


Well, I planned on writing about how great Spring is, but I threw that letter away. Why? Because it’s just too dang hot to still be April. I know it’s New Orleans, but I already miss 70º weather. The good news is that regardless of the temperature outside, hot or… Read More >

Guess what’s back…


I really love March in New Orleans. Things start to warm up, the grass is green again and the crawfish are yummy (especially on my omelets–apologize for that early plug). One of my favorite things to do in the springtime is to frolic in City Park. Not sure if you’ve… Read More >

It’s St. Patrick’s time!!!


Now that Mardi Gras has passed and it’s been over a week since we had ashes on our foreheads, you’d think the parades were all done. NOPE – it’s now time for the Irish & Italian–American parade where they toss green beads and vegetables! Now, I know you don’t want… Read More >
Celebrating 24 Years
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