June 25, 2017
Cool it down with Ajo Blanco.
The ajo blanco, aka white gazpacho, will live in infamy as the soup that saved us on that hot Wednesday night. ...
March 29, 2017
Springing into summer!
The winter in London is a long, hard, slog but by the grace of All That Is Good it is finally over. The blossoms are out in full force and I am feeling a spring in my step. (Perfect springy photo above courtesy of @lost.in.ldn's lovely...
July 6, 2015
Strawberry Summer Cake.
July 4th came and went in London pretty painlessly. Except for a broken water glass and a picnic blanket smeared with unrecognizable food things it was a heart warming day. Girlfriends gathered, husbands (or husbands-to-be) joined and children played together running around, hiding, kicking balls...
August 22, 2014
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Of course I know that there are seasons for food but there are really only a few rules to which I steadfastly stick: Braised short ribs: only after Labor Day. Crawfish: late spring, early summer. Ratatouille: June to fall. And, of course, Gazpacho: Late summer. Throw in Heirloom...
July 2, 2014
Barbados & Bajan Cocktails
The school year ends and we are on a plane before the janitor turns off the lights. Sure, we love New Orleans but both Nick and I have itchy feet and come the end of May our suitcases are talking to us. For two...
June 26, 2014
Pimm’s No. 1 Cup. New Orleans v. London.
In London on June 27th the sun will rise at 4:45 am and set at 9:22pm. That same day will see the start of one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world, Wimbledon, and from sun up to sun down the city will be...
May 1, 2014
Shrimp & Andouille Soft Tacos with a side of Margarita.
Here is how much excuse I need to throw a party: Zero. In Spanish that's Cero. So I'm thinking, with Jazz Fest and Kentucky Derby this weekend, can I handle Cinco de Mayo on Monday night? Si, Mucho! Mondays have gotten too smug anyway. Too...
November 7, 2013
Autumnal Basil Pesto
New Orleans is different, but we've discussed that already. And although there are a few things that probably pop into your mind that make it different, at this moment the big difference is the temperature. Today is November 6th (where DID the year go???)...