One of the most photographed buildings in Louisiana is Oak Alley.  With its quarter mile stretch of oak trees, this plantation on River...

Everyone knows about dessert cheesecakes. Using the same cream cheese as a base, you can also make cheesecakes savory by adding different...

As soon as I finished my last article on Al Copeland, I started to think about one of his restaurant concepts, Copeland’s Cheesecake...

New Orleans history is full of characters that seem larger than life. One of them was Al Copeland. He was the founder of numerous...

I just returned from a trip to New Orleans to march in a St. Patrick’s parade. As much fun as that was, it was almost overshadowed by the...

I was not a very mischievous child growing up. While in the kitchen cooking, you get to do three things that you were taught not to do:...

I wish my wife liked frog legs. She said that she used to eat them when she was younger. Since she is not a fan, I don’t eat them as...

I am not a baker. I don’t have the patience for it. You have to be precise when it comes to measuring your ingredients. The hardest thing...

Chicken is something that I could eat every day. The mild flavor of the meal lends itself to almost unlimited preparations.With the price...

New Orleans is known for its talented chefs. I don’t think there is one with a better name that chef Susan Spicer. With her delicate...

Many couples dine in restaurants for Valentine’s Day. This is one of the busiest days for restaurants, which could mean a long wait for a...

Most people think of Tasso as a ham product. Ham comes from the hind quarter of the pig. Tasso is made from the shoulder. The shoulder is...

Gumbo and cold weather go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s definitely a soup that you can eat as a meal. In New Orleans, many...

I am not a cold-weather person. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. New Orleans is not known for their cold winters. There...

The winter months are the peak season for oysters. While you can find them all year round, the quality of the oysters really shine while...

t’s that time of year again. January 6th ends the twelve days of Christmas and starts the Carnival season. People outside of Louisiana...

Pork is traditionally served for New Years. The Germans believe that it will bring you good luck, since pigs look forward while looking...

As I’m sure it is at your home, there are certain dishes that always show up on the Centola family holiday menu. Although they are often...

As a child, I always looked forward to the meals on Saturdays. It was the one day that my Dad would cook. He never strayed from his tried...

Now that December is here, many restaurants have special menus to celebrate Réveillon. This celebration goes back to the early 19th...