The “official state donut” of the State of Louisiana, the beignet (ben-yaa) has become synonymous with the stereotypical tourist stop in New Orleans at a joint in the French Quarter called “Cafe du Monde.” The pastries, developed by French bakers, use a type of dough that rises due to its own steam, rather than from… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Morning Call Restaurant Review
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Do You Know What It’s Like to Miss New Orleans?
Happy Mardi Gras and let the good times roll! New Orleans is a magical place for many different reasons, whether your fascination lies in the incredible culinary offerings, the historical buildings of the French Quarter or the stately manses of the Garden District. Jazz? Blues? Street performers? Cultural attractions? The mighty Mississippi? The “Crescent City”… Continue reading Do You Know What It’s Like to Miss New Orleans?
CoolBrew Coffee – 25th Anniversary Chocolate Almond Flavor
200 years before Starbucks was a twinkle in the founder’s eyes, New Orleans had its own coffee culture. The port of choice for Latin American coffee bean growers for most of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Crescent City has been home to coffee brands, roasters, and distributors for decades. The beginning of the ubiquitous… Continue reading CoolBrew Coffee – 25th Anniversary Chocolate Almond Flavor
New Orleans, LA – Flora Coffeehouse
Flora “The stars at night (clap, clap, clap) are big and bright (clap, clap, clap) Deep in the heart of Texas….” Sorry, that’s relevant to nothing other than the fact a Pee Wee Herman movie is on at the moment. I generally have four televisions on concurrently, but never watch any of them. Well, except… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Flora Coffeehouse