French Creole Menu
Cure the mid-winter blues with a vieux carre and a french creole menu. With favorites from each of NOLA’s grand dames, it can’t be beat.
The Monkey Bar – NYC
The Monkey Bar is one of those places that I must visit while in New York. It is still the quintessential piano bar with beautiful artwork and fine cocktails.
“An Offal Good Dinner” – The Hero’s Journey
Our group dinner is a transparent excuse for eating and drinking while sharing tall tales. As host I chose a menu based upon less popular cuts of meat referred to as offal.
Interview with Eduardo Garcia
I wanted to hear Eduardo Garcia’s rags to riches story, from working illegally in a shadow economy to internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur, so we decided to visit him in Mexico City.
Kitchen Tools – Cast Iron Skillet
Pictured above is my grandmother’s cast iron skillet. It’s old but it’s also good as new! This Famous Piqua Ware #7 was made by the Favorite Stove and Range Company founded in 1887. Cast iron skillets are the original non-stick pans.
Martini Primer – History and Legends
The Martini is arguably the most famous cocktail. San Francisco claims it’s invention because of a reference in a bartenders manual from 1887.