Can you believe I once tried going vegetarian? This all started when I watched the documentary Forks Over Knives and wondered about my health, and if I should simply do as relatives in Greece have done – eat meat only once a week. I decided to try what’s known as lacto-vegetarianism, which is basically where [...]

More than anywhere in the US, New Orleans has been a mecca for food and some of the most known chefs we’ve seen in the media. Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, Susan Spicer, etc. There is no doubt that Cajun and Creole cuisine has made a huge impact on American culture. My own exploration into Louisiana [...]

The first cold air of autumn has been generally known as the season for chili, but I’ve come to know this American dish all year round. Simple in nature, but open to many variations, it’s a dish that works for all seasons and all tastes. I personally love it any time of the year, even [...]

Practically any deli in the world is usually divided into two halves.  One half of course being the deli meats and cheeses, in flavors depending on the ethnic origin of the delicatessen.  The other half are the prepared foods, and amongst this cornucopia of delicacies has been the mainstay of the deli salad. Most of [...]

Since the early days of the Southern French US colonies, Mardi Gras has been a yearly tradition that even a hurricane could not stop. It’s the historic time of Carnival, the celebration of indulgence and what many might call “sin” before taking on the 40 day fasting from such things we know as Lent. The [...]

I was never a fan of the pork chop growing up. We often ate them coated in shake n bake (when Dad cooked) or grilled with a pepper and garlicky mixture (when Mom cooked). The pork chop always seemed dull in flavor and very dry and chewy. Sure, I liked bacon (although cooked until very crispy [...]