NOLAPapa Blog
A Glad Bed All of Your Own
Well before babies, before cooking, even before working out, came gardening. Again, Martha Stewart enters the room. I remember studying the TV so closely while drinking my coffee in the mornings, watching as she taught her viewers in depth the importance of soil, drainage, sunlight, and the sheer beneficial value of having something you grew…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Grocers
Before I move forward, I’d like to start by saying my family and I are as New Orleans-bred as you can get. I like my iced tea like I like my King Cake. With a LOT of sugar. Another thing I enjoy is cooking for my family. My three kids and husband keep the grocery…
Read More11:11
I have always loved the time 11:11. From memories as a kid, seeing 11:11 and making a wish. I don’t know who taught me, but today, as a 42-year-old man, I am so glad they did. It is much deeper than just the time of day or night. Some say it is the time when…
Read MoreAlienating our Allies
My Uncle Thomas was so handsome. He rocked a handlebar mustache, was built with muscle, and had the most beautiful smile. From stories told by my aunts, he would light up the room when he walked in. He was funny and smart. And everyone loved him. One of my earliest memories of my Uncle…
Read MoreMamaw’s Chocolate Pie
Spring time may still be a few months away, but I can’t help but think about how pretty that time of year is. The cold of winter starts to fade, giving way to the beginnings of fresh flower buds and birds chirping. It’s the perfect time of year to bake this decadently delicious dessert. Anyone…
Read MoreStrawberry & Poppy Seed Salad
This is one of my all time favorite salads! The guilt free feeling of eating a salad for dinner is the best- but it’s even better when it is absolutely delicious! Living in Louisiana, it’s easy to get spoiled by our saucer sized strawberries, but even if it’s not strawberry season, or your state doesn’t…
Read MoreMy Perfect Cornbread
When you think about what a typical southern family eats with their dinner or Sunday lunch, it’s most likely cornbread. My husband calls it “my famous cornbread.” I have made it for a very long time and over the years I have perfected it. There are many different variations that typically change from region to…
Read MoreBaby Cakes
When it comes to eating, every kid is different. You can never really know how well they will transition into regular fruits and veggies from baby food- especially if they are picky. When it comes to changing it up from baby foods to solids, one of the best things we did was to be adventurous…
Read MoreSouthern Pecan Pralines
Some of my fondest memories growing up were the smells coming from my grandmother’s kitchen. We were always so excited after Halloween because we knew that she was going to be baking in her kitchen from Thanksgiving until New Years. I have been replicating some of those very recipes for years now because just one…
Read MoreNew Orleans Style Roast Beef Debris Po-Boy
I don’t know what it is about spring time but one of my most favorite things to do is munch on a hot roast beef poboy outside on a patio. In New Orleans, there are so many different restaurants to choose from that offer this yummy sandwich and most have the perfect patio to enjoy…
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