NOLAPapa Blog
World’s Best Peach Crisp
Oh y’all. Summer is HERE! And you know what that means? FRUIT FLIES! Omg- they kill me. Well, instead of losing your cool over these little buggers- just whip your fresh fruit into the easiest dessert imaginable! A fruit crisp! Do you know what makes them so easy? exactly- NO CRUST! All you need to…
Read MorePapa’s Potato Soup with Hunny Butter Rolls
One of the most gratifying feelings I’ve had in life is when my kids ask me to make one of my favorite foods. When it gets cold, and the steam starts to bellow up from the rooftops, and you have to barrel yourselves through the winter wind- THAT IS THE IDEAL TIME for Papa’s Potato Soup. However,…
Read MorePapa’s Sloppy Papi
Everyone loves a Sloppy Joe. This is different than the ole’ lunchroom sandwich. This takes the traditional and allows you to completely make the sauce from scratch. It’s so easy and SO much better than “Manwich” ever thought about being. It’s finished off with 2 VERY important components. 1) Rouses Brioche Hamburger Buns 2) Classic American…
Read MoreFinding a Happy Medium
Living in New Orleans there is always an underlying thickness in the air. It is likely the humidity but in many parts of the Big Easy you cannot look away from the eerie vibes that lurk behind a random corner or French Quarter alley. I personally have always been fascinated by the things that we…
Read MorePapa’s Broccoli & Chedda’ Pasta
Finding those veggies that our kids will eat is OFTEN a struggle bus. I have found that when we have landed on a veggie or fruit that they love, I keep it consistent but introducing it differently over time. This pasta is WHERE IT IS AT y’all! First, Grab your ingredients: 2 heads of fresh…
Read MorePicture This
Picture this- Two people that have committed their lives together decide to grow their family. They plan, they save their money, they meticulously create the nursery. They care nothing about what the baby looks like – only that it is healthy. No race, nor sex matters to them. They look at each other as they…
Read MoreThis House Was a Home and It Was Ours.
Picture it. The momentum was building as you heard chatter of the Supreme Court’s decision to make gay marriage the law of the land! The excitement from everyone I knew was electric. I have always heard, “when you straighten up and fly right,” that is when your doors start to unlock. And that my friends,…
Read MoreOur Christmas cards were sent out TODAY. #sorry #notsorry
Oh yes we did! You know, it’s like finishing a 5k race. You know you just want to stop. But to finish the season officially, the cards have to be sent. Lol. I love being organized. That is how I roll. But this year, the cards took the back seat. I didn’t mean for it…
Read MoreNolaPapa’s Top 5 Ways to STAY SANE During the Holidays
The lights. The garland. The temperature change. The shimmer of smiles accompanied by laughter and anticipation as each morning gets closer to the big day. It really is magical, ya’ know. Christmas time for me growing up has always been that way, and for that, I am so incredibly grateful. It is so easy to…
Read MoreI Doubt That
I’m rushing down the tiring stretch of life, barreling around every corner with one focus. Creating a life for my babies which ensures them a safe, stimulating and thriving environment to live, love and learn. I want them to tell me their fears without hesitation. I want my babies to never feel judged, like I…
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