Fourth of July this year has been a scorcher. Who better to roast with than friends and family? Thankfully, we anticipated the relentless burn of global warming on New Orleans and this year acquired, just in time, a commercial daiquiri machine, into which, all liquids must now go. One of our barbecue attendees exclaimed that […]
The Fourth of July dazzled. We barbequed, the pool came to us in the heat (30 minute thundershower, thank heavens for pop up tents), and the chickens entertained a gaggle of toddlers. Everyone, chickens included, were well-fed. Lobster Cakes with Chipotle Lime Remoulade Adapted from an Ina Garten recipe 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided […]
If you can’t beat the heat, join it! Been trying to get some grilling on for the holiday, like everyone else. In New Orleans, it is actually an important chore during hurricane season to clear through all the major meat products taking up residence in the freezer, just in case we need to evacuate and […]
Happy Fourth of July! Grill, grill, grill! There are few things that make me feel more American than standing over a barbeque, basting corn with spiced butter and charring a few chorizos. Perhaps a bulldog festooned in patriotic boat parade beads adorned with an American flag. Another good one I’ve included below is flat-iron steak […]
Leafy greens. It’s what’s for breakfast…on my first day off, which just so happens to also be the 4th of July! There is a boat parade tonight on the St. Johns Bayou, my mom comes to town for an extended visit, and Izzy just can’t get enough costumes. This one is a patriotic number for […]
Happy Memorial Day! Amid weddings and backyard barbeques and garden-starting, don’t forget to stop and salute the flag, in your oatmeal. Patriotic Baked Oatmeal Adapted from Penzeys Spices 1 Cup milk 1/2 Cup sugar in the raw (or white sugar) 1/2 Cup fat-free or low-fat vanilla yogurt (or plain) 2 eggs 1/4 tsp. 1 TB. […]