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 [...]

Lately, I’ve received some feedback from some readers who asked in why most of the recipes on this site are “complicated”. I was asked about “simpler” dishes like seasoned chicken or fish. The reality is that there isn’t much to making simpler dishes as long as you know your seasonings and how to cook the chosen [...]

I’ve always found it funny how much animosity I see in the United States towards Mexico when it comes to immigration, the people, language, etc…but on the flipside most Americans love the food. I’m not kidding. Look how much franchises like Taco Bell and Chipotle have managed to explode in the US. Tacos and burritos [...]

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 [...]

Around the world this week, it’s a celebration of all things Irish. Gallons of green beer will be consumed, pub songs will be sang, and of course there will be plenty of sick calls to work the next day. Irish food will be in full Celtic swing in every pub all over the world, and [...]

Spanish cuisine has always fascinated me, mainly because of how much it differs from the many flavors of Mexican, Central, and South American cuisine one finds here in the US. While the languages are similar, the food certainly isn’t. Spanish cuisine has its own distinct flavor and culture that one can see relationships with its [...]