My best friend Dee just turned dirty thirty. We’ll be drowning ourselves in a 25 cent martini celebration/pity party at Commander’s Palace tomorrow, but today, we eat cake! Generally I’m not much of a baker, however in his honor, I managed to put together some pretty tasty cupcakes using store-bought frosting and mix. I prepared … Continue reading »
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Fashion Friday: High-Low Style at Carnivale du Vin
You might call Emeril Lagasse the culinary king of New Orleans. The internationally acclaimed chef owns three restaurants in the Crescent City and countless more nationwide. His passion is as evident in his cooking as it is in his dedication to philanthropy. Emeril created the Lagasse Foundation nearly a decade ago to support culinary programs … Continue reading »
Cherpumple-Inspired Peaplecan in 101 Not-So-Easy Steps
My amazing husband Joe celebrates his 30th birthday this week and to honor everything he’s done over the past 3 decades, I decided to bake him the cake of all cakes. It’s called a “Cherpumple” and we first learned about the delectably large dessert from our dear friend Noelle. A lover of cakes herself (in … Continue reading »