Thank goodness Valentine's Day is dead and gone ('til next year, that is).  Seriously.  If you've ever waite

My first experience making biscuits involved a box mix. You know the kind — add various proportions of milk

Many use January as a time to practice Dry January or Drynuary (What is Drynuary, and is it Heatlthy? via Thri

These cookies mark an occasion of sorts.  This particular occasion has absolutely nothing to do with the upco

I am aware it's technically pie season.  All of the "Best Pies For Your Friendsgiving" lists have had me in a

Garden & Gun recently posted a "Southern Chefs in the Hot Seat" video, asking a few of the South's big nam

Hot beverages soothe the soul.  You're forced to slow down, sip carefully and deliberately.  You're savoring

Have you ever gotten a little too tipsy at your own party? Of course you're classy and keep it together until

Let's make this a quickie.  We've all got Halloween costumes to finish, party plans to make, and nice weather

I doubt this is the most popular point of view, but sweet potato pie kicks pumpkin pie's ass EVERY time.  Don

I ate an insane amount of cake this week.  Remember the cake fails I spoke of a few days ago (Chocolate Chunk

You know that whole hipster "Put an egg on it" thing? I dig it.  I can't think of* a single sandwich, burger,

Some weeks I amaze myself with a number of winning recipes.  Like, "Check me out.  I'm kicking baking's ass

HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!!!! Whoa.  Best National (Whatever) Day Ever. Have you read articles like What Does

It's officially Fall! Pumpkin Spice Mania is truly setting in with these (as well as countless other) pumpkin

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."~ Someone "A cupcake a day keeps the assholes at bay."~ Me Both of thes

Football season is happening again.  I secretly couldn't care less.  The only aspect of football that I trul

This spectacular cookie is a direct result of laziness. I set out to reshoot my Pumpkin & Pastis Oatmeal C

I finally figured out where all the National (whatever) Day days originate.  They've caught me off guard and

The Peanut Butter Bacon Burger has been a staple in the French Quarter for years.  I've told my bar patrons a

Let me explain this one... While attending the annual Tales of the Cocktail Festival in July, I made sure I vi

These waffles are perfect for the Spiked Pumpkin Spice Waffle Shot Latte! Woohoo!  It's September which means

Behind the bar, I thoroughly enjoy any opportunity to make a mocktail, an alcohol-free (or virgin) version of

Planning a cocktail party can be stressful, but don't get so hung up on the booze that you forget the food!  

When it comes to kitchen scents, everyone has their "thing"—that aroma that drives you crazy. That fresh cit

The title says it all.  There are few classic food pairings more popular than peanut butter and banana.  Pea

You're probably thinking "WTF?  Didn't she just make some Strawberry-Port Cheesecake Popsicles?!"  Yes.  Bu

You know the excitement and enthusiasm you feel when you purchase a new kitchen gadget or tool?  Like a count

The French 75 Bar's recipe for the Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans

Looks like I'm on a gin kick this week.  I also need to make good on the promise of an inundation of blueberr

During my short-lived Denver, Colorado residency, I saw the temperature hit a horrific -15 degrees Fahrenheit.

What I love most about baking is the aspect of giving.  We often bake sweets with intention, with someone in

Brunches in New Orleans are nothing without Milk Punches.  Made with Brandy (or sometimes Bourbon) and occasi

I've been neglecting this site for almost two week now.  It was for good reason, though, I assure you. I've b

When you walk into a restaurant with kids in tow, please know the waitstaff already loathes you.  I know it d

Louis C.K. has a bit about day drinking, saying, "I can't drink because I just get tired.  I go to sleep.  I