Guilt-free (almost) Mexican grilled corn
Grilling season officially started at our house this past weekend, and when I thought about what to make for our inaugural meal on the grill, I couldn’t resist picking up some corn to make Mexican grilled corn on the cob. (I know, I know, this isn’t local corn, obviously, but my farmer’s market hasn’t opened for the season yet and I had a moment of … Continue reading Guilt-free (almost) Mexican grilled corn
Savory pistachio & cilantro couscous
As an alternative to the lemon & parsley couscous I usually make to go with my spicy Moroccan meatballs, I decided to try a variation. Pistachios always remind me of our visit to Morocco: besides being sold at stalls all over the Djemaa el Fna, that was actually the first time I had ever eaten a pistachio. (Don’t laugh, I’m serious! When I was young, … Continue reading Savory pistachio & cilantro couscous
Regaining balance: baked chicken taquitos with chipotle black beans
After an indulgent long weekend in New Orleans, a week of healthy eating was in order. But healthy doesn’t have to mean flavorless; we love food too much to eat boring dinners. The first night back we had slow-roasted tomato and garlic spaghetti; the next night I made what I call “French salad”: a combination of lots of chopped vegetables, a little bit of cooked … Continue reading Regaining balance: baked chicken taquitos with chipotle black beans
New Orleans restaurant update
Having arrived home from our weekend in New Orleans at about 1AM this morning, it will likely take another day or two to fully recover. It was a fantastically fun weekend, full of amazing food and even better music, but three days at an all-day music festival, plus late jazz shows, decadent dinners, and lots and lots of walking mean we’ll need a few early … Continue reading New Orleans restaurant update
Jazz Fest Food
Besides the music, one of the delights of Jazz Fest, we have discovered, is the food. This is no normal fairground food. You will not find hot dogs, fries, or cotton candy. No greasy chicken fingers or hamburgers anywhere. Rather, local restaurants and catering companies come with the best food around, both traditional New Orleans cooking as well as other ethnic cuisines, including Mediterranean, Vietnamese, … Continue reading Jazz Fest Food
The Hats of Jazz Fest
Sun protection is key at the Fest, and besides the ubiquitous straw fedoras and cowboy hats, many show off their particular style with headgear. Hat watching, therefore, is actually one of the fun elements of a day at the Fest. Here are just a few I was able to catch on camera. (I have to get better at my surreptitious picture taking!) And here’s a … Continue reading The Hats of Jazz Fest
More food @ Stanley
Alligator & chicken gumbo, side of potato salad Continue reading More food @ Stanley
First meal in NOLA
Chargrilled oysters @ Felix’s Continue reading First meal in NOLA
Travel kit essentials
As we pack for a long weekend in NOLA, I’m reminded again of how much we’ve streamlined our travel kit over the years. We’ve written before about the joys of packing light, and no matter where we’re headed–New Orleans for a few days, or Europe for a week and a half–we only travel with carry-on luggage. But there are a few items we never leave … Continue reading Travel kit essentials
Slow roasted tomato & garlic spaghetti
I make garlic spaghetti, or spaghetti aglio e olio, at least once a week. It’s the perfect go-to weeknight dish, because it’s fast, comforting, and can be as healthy (or not) as you want to make it, depending on your mood (or more often, what’s in the fridge). I have plenty of variations: sometimes with shrimp and a little white wine, often with asparagus or peas, … Continue reading Slow roasted tomato & garlic spaghetti
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