The St. John Fools of Misrule celebrated the beginning of Carnival with a bawdy procession through Covington’s historic St. John District on Saturday, January 10. Created in 2011 to mark the 12th Night, festivities are led by a “Lord of Misrule” and a marching parade with flambeaux, brass band and a bevy of masqueraded “fools.” […]
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FEBRUARY ALWAYS brings lots of festivity—parades, Valentine’s and good food and friends. It’s doubtful you will be spending time in the garden unless it happens to be on a parade route! In order to keep in touch with nature, why don’t you start a winter garden indoors? Long forgotten houseplants are a great way to
Green gumbo or gumbo of herbs is soooo New Orleans. This Creole gumbo is traditionally served on Good Friday. I serve it during the winter when local greens are at their best and in abundance at the local farmers markets. This gumbo is easy to make because it allows you complete free expression in combining
Date and Orange salad from Morocco, Recipe by Paula Wolfert Paula recommends serving this with spicy foods. I think it compliments bouillabaisse well. I have also served it with a true Moroccan couscous, which has spicy harissa. 1 head romaine lettuce 3 navel oranges, pared and cut into sections 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Not sure how I invented this torte. As I recall I combined a few of my favorite things, chocolate and raspberry, as well as several traditional recipes for tortes and truffles and voila, the Truffle Torte was born. A signature item at Coffee Rani in my baking days. For Valentine’s Day, bake 2 small cakes
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Sweet Winter Slaw Recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi Serves 6 Dressing: 6 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon chili flakes 4 tablespoons light olive oil or sunflower oil 1 1/4 cups macadamia nuts 2 teaspoons butter 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt
January 15, 2015: 88 cookbooks and counting… There is always a lot of hype this time of year about the hottest cookbook from 2014. Prune; A Boat, A Whale, and a Walrus; The Slanted Door from famed Vietnamese San Francisco restaurant of the same name; Bar Tartine and more. What’s your favorite cookbook from 2014?
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This is the Shakshuka recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi and the Kale Eggs recipe inspired by Darnell Shuart and the Covington weekend walking group. Both recipes use the same technique of poaching eggs on a bed of savory vegetables. Enjoy! Shakshuka Recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi Ingredients: ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¾ cup
When Lisa and Eric Beloso purchased their house in Mandeville following Hurricane Katrina, they did not have much of a wish list or design scheme in mind—they simply wanted a place to call home. Almost ten years later, the couple realized that their house had truly become their home in every sense of the word.
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It’s a New Car! Banner Ford has partnered with Youth Service Bureau to donate a 2015 Ford Mustang that will be raffled at the 2015 Chef Soirée 2015. Congratulations to the businesses that received the St. Tammany West Chamber’s Business Appreciation Awards: All American Healthcare Covington—Service with a Smile; K. Gee’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar—Go
“After 30, a body has a mind of its own.” -Bette Midler I love this quote by The Divine Miss M. It aptly expresses what has happened with Sophisticated Woman over the years—the way it seems to have taken on a life of its own. So, none of the team at G&A Publishing was surprised
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MOTHER NATURE sets the stage in January for new beginnings. While everyone worries about resolutions, she is in the process of recharging her battery for the coming year. We should all do the same—focus on what we WANT to happen in 2015! There is no better place to do that then right in your own
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