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Togetherness and a shared sentiment by raising a glass and clinking.That expression of a toast, especially with family, friends, new and shared friends. There are many ways to say this! Cheers; Chi Chi; Salud; À votre santé!; Prost ; Sláinte ; and many more. A fun activity to research. How can you say cheers in different languages?

Women have played important roles across the history of fabled city of New Orleans.  One of the earliest women I love to tell of was young Marie-Madeleine Hachard who turned out to be a storyteller in her own right.  Born in 1704 in France she joined the Ursuline nuns for the journey to the wilderness…

There are many ways to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to New Orleans’ culture not only this February during Black History Month, but all year round. Visit one of the many museums that are dedicated African American history, or join a tour that takes you back in time to discover untold stories….

Julie’s Shrimp & Mango Salad and Tostones Cups (Green Plaintain) Ingredients: 1 lb. peeled and deveined cooked fresh gulf shrimp (21/25 size) 5  small to medium local plum tomatoes or 2 local creole tomatoes (cut in half, squeeze out liquid, remove seed & chop coarsley) 1 ripe mango cubed (medium size) 4 tablespoons finely chopped…

Original recipe found in From Julia Child’s Kitchen by Julia Child. Ingredients: 2 large eggs, beaten 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 4 ounces unsalted butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons for buttering the molds (total of 5 1/4 ounces) Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Grated lemon zest…

This months choice for a favorite recipe is a classic Bloody Mary! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 quart tomato juice 1 large, well smashed and chopped clove of garlic 1 cup premium vodka 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons) 6 tablespoons lime juice (about 5 small limes) 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2…