Month: February 2015

Foodies Blog

Strawberries & Chocolate and More…

MY FRIEND Suzy Muery and I had the notion one day that we would start a baking business. Her oldest son Lex and my son

February 27, 2015

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Coastal Cottage

A Coastal Retreat in the Heart WHEN YOU ARRIVE at the Upton’s home nestled between tall pines in the heavily wooded Tchefuncta Country Club, you

February 27, 2015

March 2015—Behind the Scenes – Cover Story

Cover photographer Steve Randon.

February 27, 2015

Living

Love that Lasts

Sunday morning early after my walk on the Mandeville Lakefront, I drove past a church that was letting out. The bells caught my attention and

February 19, 2015

Blood Orange Salad

I love composed salads. Think of the plate as a palate and arrange colors, textures and flavors to your liking. Blood Orange Salad with Olives,

February 12, 2015

Meyer Lemon Curd

Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe by Marguerite Walter Ingredients: 3/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice 3 Meyer lemons, zested 1 1/3 cups sugar 5 eggs

February 12, 2015

Kumquat Marmalade

Kumquat Marmalade From Food 52 and Debby Berger Debbie would advise adding a little more liquid if you like your marmalade to be a little

February 12, 2015

Basic Scones

If I had to estimate how many scones I have baked in my lifetime I would guess that it would be well into the thousands.

February 12, 2015

Spiced Kumquat Chutney

Spiced Kumquat Chutney Recipe by Epicurious with a little twist from Debby Berger I left a jar of kumquat chutney on Debby Berger’s front porch

February 12, 2015

Louisiana Citrus

The local farmers markets have showcased a variety of citrus since the late fall and early winter. Satsumas, navel and Louisiana sweet oranges, blood and

February 9, 2015

Mardi Gras Punch

There are many versions of rum punch throughout the Caribbean and in New Orleans…the Hurricane of course. Rum punch does need to be a sweet

February 5, 2015

Foodies Blog

Introducing Foodies and Friends

My Story: My cooking inspirations reflect a collection of memories, stories, family recipes, celebrations and traditions. My earliest memories were of my mom, Alice Walker

February 5, 2015

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Month: February 2015