Tequila: Brothers in the Barrel
The bourbon craze deserves some credit for tequila’s soaring popularity.
Most Baby Boomers recall bourbon as “the drunk’s drink” in the 1970s. Back then, gin was coming in, vodka was rockin’ and rum was running....
Humor — Vegas, baby!
I recently went to the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas to spec equipment for a planned commissary for our bakery business here in New Orleans.
While I was indeed looking for some “next...
$10 Challenge — Bristol Bar & Grille
In doing research for this review (and by “research,” I mean eating out a lot), I noticed four types of people who spend their afternoons at the Bristol Bar & Grille —
ladies who lunch,...
Easy Entertaining: Mexican Fiesta
Here’s a party idea perfect for when the weather begins to chill. Take a trip to Mexico without ever leaving your home.
Here are a few easy recipes that are delicious, filling and very affordable....
In The Mix
Although mixers are an instrumental part of building a delicious cocktail, the wrong mix can turn a good spirit into a bad cocktail.
When I speak about cocktails, I always emphasize balance because you want...
Party Wines
The date is set, the guest list is done, food seemed to be the most difficult but you have it figured out. And then you think, what about the wine?
You need a case or...
Ale: There’s an app for that
Buckhead’s tablets help make your beer choice better .
Human nature often displays a yearning for simpler times — a slower pace of life, fewer worries, and a return to the good old days.
Consider how...
$10 Challenge — Sitar Indian Restaurant
Not your everyday buffet. Sitar delivers flavor and variety, all piping hot.
My undergraduate years sowed the seeds of my frugality. Scholarships took care of my major college expenses, but the paycheck I received from the...
$10 Challenge: The Fish House & Cafe Beignet
I had to try The Fish House when the restaurant received my mother’s seal of approval.
Mommy has always been a notoriously finicky eater. And a few years ago, a doctor diagnosed her with a...
Easy Entertaining — Easy Kebab Party
It’s hard to beat a cookout for casual entertainment. The mood is relaxed, never rushed, and the food is informal, which makes for a perfect opportunity to grill kebabs.
This ancient means of grilling food...
