A mandatory evacuation was called for my parish. That means no calling 911, no ERs, no support services. Maybe if I hadn’t have had to take Sun to the ER last night, I’d not mind these lack of services. Sun fell down our three outdoor steps while CS was installing our hurricane window panels and [...]
Today was ostensibly spent researching and seeking a generator. But today was much, much more. Today was the day I felt more like a New Orleanian than I have in a really long time. And it had very little do to with the amazing muffaletta I ate at Just Italy with Warrior Engineer. No, it [...]
We had dinner tonight with two other couples. One couple will be leaving Thursday for a big adventure: they are going to Japan for (at least) one year to teach English. I had a friend do this after he graduated college (about the same age as these two now). My friend sold or gave away [...]
Sun and I tagged along with Pete to his appointment at La Maison d’ Absinthe and the Absinthe Museum of America, both located inside 823 Royal Street. It still has the sign for Vive La France out front; and they are awaiting the decision on changing their sign by the Vieux Carre Commission, famous for [...]
A few years back, when Trading Spaces was a reason to stay home on a Friday night, I got the bug to sew. I had visions of curtains, pillows, table runners, you name it. I did my research and bought a sewing machine recommended by a sewing friend. This was before we had Sun. People [...]
I went on a field trip yesterday, really a wild goose chase that bore no fruit. It led me to the neighborhood I grew up in. The area was very badly damaged by Katrina. As I drove toward my old address, I passed the hospital I was born in, the library I used to spend [...]
I cannot say enough how much I like love crawfish bisque. It may well be my all-time favorite dish. Growing up, my mother never made it, not once. The first time I had it was at my best friend’s aunt’s. That bowl set the bar very high. My grandmother would make it every couple of [...]
Drinking in New Orleans. I could say no more and just post pictures. But who are we kidding? Friday, a small group from the Twitterverse met up for lunch at Galatoire’s. I adore Galatoire’s, and have said so time and again. For a succulent read of Friday’s foray, read Pete’s post. It was a glorious [...]
Crawfish boils are a common thing during summers in New Orleans. I threw my first boil a couple of years ago and was amazed at the amount of work that goes into one. Here’s a quick to-do list: Order the crawfish in advance. Buy groceries—veggies galore (this year, potatoes, onion, garlic—the typical trio—along with celery, [...]
I am starting to feel a good bit better. Thanks, Katie, for all your e-mails of support and for everyone else’s comments and twitterings; it all really helped! Today I had the privilege of meeting Jane Moneypenny from Variety is the Spice. I don’t know how many of you have read this blog, but it’s [...]