Another Broken Egg (Lafayette, LA)
Another Broken Egg is a Louisiana chain restaurant open for breakfast and brunch. Ever since our move to Lafayette and the multiple disappointing dining experiences, the Count and I made a conscious...
View ArticleSushi at Origami (New Orleans)
Our latest trip to New Orleans had us staying in close proximity to Freret street- which was perfect for my tastebuds. A lot has changed, or rather, opened up on Freret since we last lived in Nola in...
View ArticleCafé Habana- Nolita (NYC)
On a Saturday morning in New York I found myself wondering the shop filled streets of the Soho district only to cross over in to Nolita. Walking through an outdoor arts market I saw ahead of me a crowd...
View ArticleDark Roux (Lafayette, LA)
We were so excited to try out the newly renovated Dark Roux (formerly Brick and Spoon) in Lafayette. Everything from the fresh decor, to the food, drinks and service was perfect. The food is farm to...
View ArticleBreakfast at Toast- Uptown (New Orleans, LA)
One of our favorite places to have a cozy breakfast in New Orleans is Tartine. You could imagine our excitement when we found out that the owners behind Tartine had opened up a new breakfast joint in...
View ArticleWood Pizza Bistro and Taphouse- Warehouse District (New Orleans, LA)
The newest restaurant addition to the Warehouse District is Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse located just across the street from Cochon. We were in town for Mardi Gras and as expected all restaurants...
View ArticleGel Cor Kebap Salon (Istanbul, Turkey)
I have been reminiscing about my trip to Istanbul a lot lately and as I picked through my thousands of photos, I ran across a few I took at a restaurant we visited tucked behind the Grand Bazaar. The...
View ArticleA Foodie’s Guide to Lafayette, Louisiana (the Capital of Cajun Country)
It’s that time of year. Festival season has arrived in Lafayette! While having spent the majority of my time in New Orleans at the Jazz festival in the past few years, this year I am staying put in my...
View ArticleSalon by Sucre- French Quarter (New Orleans)
Sucre’s Joel Dondis and chef Tariq Hanna have finally opened their French Quarter masterpiece Salon by Sucre. Sucre is one of my favorite spots for dessert in New Orleans and it seemed like the only...
View ArticleHungry Nomad’s Guide to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Finally this past week my husband, baby and I travelled to Costa Rica to spend a week on the pacific coast in a magical place called Manuel Antonio. I researched a lot before I went and somehow did not...
View ArticleTico meal at El Arado in Manuel Antonio (Costa, Rica)
El Arado is one of those places that should not be missed if you are seeking a quality meal in Manuel Antonio. While the directions seemed easy enough we passed the street and went all the way down to...
View ArticleAm I crazy for loving Seagulls? | Vancouver, B.C.
The anticipation of traveling to Vancouver with my son has been building up for the past few months. It is the first trip just the two of us which meant feelings of anxiety and excitement played a tug...
View ArticleThe art of eating a soup dumpling | Vancouver, B.C.
Before arriving my friend and partner-in-eating asked me where I wanted to eat while in Vancouver. My response was “everything Asian: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, whatever, as long as it’s Asian”....
View ArticleMotherhood and the Blog
It has been so long since my last post and I would like to apologize for those that actually take the time to read and follow my blog for the sudden disappearance. But the long hiatus was due to none...
View ArticleAddicted to Fried Chicken since 2010- Rusted Rooster (Lafayette, LA)
There is something about fried chicken and biscuits that has me completely hooked. Growing up in Canada I never had fried chicken (unless you count KFC) but moving to the south opened up a whole new...
View ArticleMy New Favorite Girl, Willa Jean (New Orleans)
A whole lot has changed since we moved away from New Orleans in 2012. New neighborhoods are popping up all over the city along with so many new businesses. It makes my heart smile to see the city doing...
View ArticleAuthentic Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki)
Many lives ago, in my twenties, I spent many summer days and nights on the beautiful white washed Greek isles of the mediterranean (see posts). It is here that I fell in love with the simple yet...
View ArticleIranian Saffron Barberry Rice with Chicken (Zereshk Polow ba Morgh)
Zereshk or barberry is typically used in Persian dishes ranging from Iran to Western Afghanistan. Each bright glowing berry resembles a jewel which is packed with vitamin C. What does it taste like? It...
View ArticleAuthentic Tiramisu Recipe
Serves: Approximately 12 Servings Ingredients: – 6 egg yolks – 1 cup white sugar – 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese -1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream – 2 cups of espresso (cooled off) – 2 packages lady...
View ArticleI Heart New York
It is no secret that I love New York hard. Each trip back to the city reinforces the feelings and brings back nostalgia and distant memories of idealistic dreams of moving to the big apple. You see I...
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