Joie de Vivre and Blackened Redfish
There's a new literary journal in town: Joie de Vivre (the Joy of Living). It's a South Louisiana thing, and I'm excited that it's here. I am also grateful to have had a
Father Bru’s Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
🦀The article and recipe below first appeared in The Clarion Herald in March of 2013 under the title Priest knows secret to perfect crab cakes. Article by Beth Donze. Recipe by Fr. Daniel
Blueberry Cobbler
Summer in south Louisiana is hot, but it's also delicious. The abundance of fresh produce provides everything you need to gather with friends and family for easy cooking and good eating. From collard
Macro-Friendly Sesame Chicken
There are so many healthier options than fried/sugar-laden sesame chicken, so the next time you’re craving some Chinese takeout, whip it up yourself! My Sesame Chicken is oven baked and sugar-free
Easy Carnitas in the InstantPot
Thanks to Alton Brown [https://altonbrown.com] I have an almost allergic reaction to kitchen gadgets of any sort. But a handful of years ago my parents gave me an Instantpot [https://www.
King Cake & Mardi Gras in New Orleans
We are still in the early phase of Carnival season 2022 here in New Orleans. Mardi Gras season officially kicked off on January 6 (or January 2nd this year, thanks to our Catholic
Christmas, the Incarnation, and Making All Things Right
There's a lot that is not right in our world. There's a lot that is messy, broken, ugly. None of us has to look far to see that this is true. And yet
Hot Chocolate Mix for Christmas Gifts
Christmastime gift-giving among friends is always a treat. Over the years, we've made and given cookies, brownies, spiced nuts, and even hummus [https://www.catholicfoodie.com/lebanese-hummus-and-homemade-pita-bread/]! This hot chocolate mix is simple
Rosemary Shortbread
I don't remember why or how we came across these delightful little cookies, but they have now become a family favorite. The fresh rosemary really makes these pop! Not only are they easy
Oysters Mosca
Located on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish on Highway 90 West about 4 1/2 miles from the Huey P. Long Bridge, Mosca's – an iconic New Orleans establishment – has been serving up
Gravy Runs Through It: Brett Anderson’s New Orleans
On Tuesday night, New Orleans journalist Brett Anderson presented the fall lecture [https://www.loyno.edu/events/nov-16-2021_gravy-runs-through-it-mystique-mistakes-magic-new-orleans-restaurants-0] for the College of Nursing and Health at Loyola University New Orleans. The college
Wild Pecan Rice Dressing for Thanksgiving
When Char and I got married, we each brought a favorite cookbook into the marriage. Char brought Louisiana Real & Rustic [https://www.amazon.com/Louisiana-Real-Rustic-Emeril-Lagasse/dp/0688127215/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9NZPHEXLDNQM&
