Phantom of the Opera Halloween

Happy Halloween to Mid City New Orleans—where the porches are well-stocked, the costumed are dedicated, and the spirit of celebration buzzes like hummingbird moths in the open mouths of butterfly ginger blossoms. So many smells, so much joy. We had our annual fete, this year a masquerade ball in the theme of Phantom of the […]

Fourth of July BBQ and Italian Ice

If you can’t beat the heat, join it! Been trying to get some grilling on for the holiday, like everyone else. In New Orleans, it is actually an important chore during hurricane season to clear through all the major meat products taking up residence in the freezer, just in case we need to evacuate and […]