Author Archives: NOLAFoodette

About NOLAFoodette

Born and raised NOLA girl who has been immersed in the food and beverage industry her whole life. I'm a fat kid at heart and NOLA obsessed.

Garlicky Broccoli

While I like to think that I’m a decent home cook, there is no denying the fact that a majority of my home cooking recipes come from my family. Over and over again I will state how spoiled I am … Continue reading

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Another Kind of Bar Hopping

I’m lucky to have my family for a many number of reasons, but most recently, we were able to celebrate Sunday Night Dinner in a unique way because of a family member’s need for some work R&D. So, the mission: … Continue reading

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Creole Tomatoes with a Mint Dressing

There is no ingredient that is more prolific in New Orleans in the Summer than the beloved Creole Tomato. All locals wait in angst for the fruit (yes, I call it a fruit) to start hitting their favorite grocery’s shelves. I … Continue reading

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A Few New Places to Check Out if you’re into Cocktails

Ask any local bartender and most will tell you New Orleans invented the cocktail. It is easy to see how this came about. With its unique blend of cultures that made it easy to combine many exotic flavors, a city … Continue reading

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New Mid-City Gem: Tréo

If you haven’t checked it out already, read about me and you will know I’m a fan of Mid-City. As a fan of the area, I wanted to brag about the latest exciting addition to the neighborhood. Tréo is a new establishment … Continue reading

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It’s Time For NOLAFoodette

I’m going through the many, hundreds (thousands?) of photos of food that I have and I figured, well shoot, I have so much to talk about! I have food shots from home, food shots from family dinner, and food shots … Continue reading

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