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Monday is Red Beans and Rice Day

February 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

Monday is Red Beans and Rice Day

Red Beans and Rice Day During my time living and studying in New Orleans, I always wondered why my friends would anticipate their mother’s or grandmother’s meals at the beginning of the work week. That’s because Monday is Red Beans and Rice Day in the Crescent City. Whether … [Read more...]

American recipes, Recipes Creole & Cajun cooking, Mardi Gras

French Epiphany Cake Recipe (Galette des rois)

January 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

French Epiphany Cake Recipe (Galette des rois)

French Epiphany Cake Recipe Today is January 6th Epiphany, marking the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. People all over the world people are celebrating Epiphany by baking cakes and celebrating the holiday with friends and family members. In thousands of lucky homes a … [Read more...]

City trip, French recipes, Recipes French food, Holiday food and drink, Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Po’ Boy History

March 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Po’ Boy History

I like my Po' boys dressed, and you? Before you ask, read on to learn about Po' boy history and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Around 1910, brothers Bennie and Clovis Martin left their Acadiana region home in Raceland, Louisiana, for the big city of New Orleans. … [Read more...]

USA Cajun and Creole, Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

February 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hey, if you are reading this Mardi Gras King Cake recipe post you either yelled "I got the baby" at a king cake party or just want to bake a delicious piece of New Orleans history. Either way, remember, Laissez les bons temps rouler (Cajun French expression meaning) "Let the good … [Read more...]

American recipes Cajun and Creole, Holiday food and drink, Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Mardi Gras King Cake

February 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Mardi Gras King Cake

They yelled "Who got the baby?" and the party guest looked bewildered. He took another careful bite, slowly rolling the object with his tongue, and then slowly spit it out yelling "I got the baby, so I'm king for the day!" When I hear such stories it reminds me it's Mardi Gras … [Read more...]

American recipes, Celebrations Cajun and Creole, Holiday food and drink, Mardi Gras, New Orleans

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My name is Sharon and I’m a Midwest girl who’s been traveling the world for over 15 years. I’m married to a German man who also shares my passion for travel and food.
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