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.....you're supposed to get out of the kitchen! Hiya!! I was going through a closet yesterday and came across a Net Cooking Talk apron, like the one we sent around to get signed. Got me thinking and checked back here. Had to remember my original password, which, at my age, was no small feat...

Hi everyone! When I finally counted the hours I'm at the restaurant, it makes sense that I never get to check in at NCT any longer. We're coming up to our slower season and I may actually have the time to check in more frequently....and I'm actually closed tomorrow (which is highly...

What a week it's been! Actually, what a month! Lou and I went to San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma early in the month and came back to some slow days here at the restaurant. The heat is a killer, but it's been raining like crazy for weeks, too. Then, Isaac hits an already drenched area. The...

Seems like caramel with sea salt is the new aioli of kitchens! It's everywhere, and rightfully so! The combination of the sultry and deep caramel blended with the ascerbic sea salt is like crack to many palates, mine included. I have been experimenting with a sea salt and caramel butter...

I can't tell you how much I miss having the opportunity to read, muse, post; like I used to. Now, when I do have computer time, I'm checking reviews on Urbanspoon, Yelp, Trip advisor. I check Chowhound to see if anyone metioned the restaurant. I'm constantly updating advertising, posting menu...

What are your particular dining out habits? Do you eat the cuisine of the region to the exclusion of anything else? Mix in some other 'ethnic' favourites? Just eat what you know?? When we travel (yeah, we used to do it quite a bit, haha) we' dive in to the local cuisine for days...

I've been South Beaching for a couple of weeks now...and lost 10 pounds. I'm a yoyo, unfortunately. I'm up, I'm down. Story of my life. Working a restaurant doesn't help. It's not because I have to test everything...it's because I lack the will power not to nibble all day long. I have to...

Lou and I have worked at the restaurant 20 days straight without closing or a day off. Mardi Gras is just a little over 30 days away, which translates to more 18 hours days, more days on than off, and huge crowds! We've lived in New Orleans just over 19 months now and have yet to see anything...

Merry christmas everyone! I miss the days when my kids were small! I'm so happy to not be open today! I'm excited about the promise of another new year with new opportunities and new challanges! It's nice to have my parents with us, and I'm looking forward to my brother and his wife...

I used to begin making various cookie doughs the week after thanksgiving. I don't have the time to do it that way any longer ....(although now I have an entire professional kitchen at my disposal for when I do have time). I'm still at the 'figuring what I want to make' phase. I have a few...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzwA8jX9vvA Red Gravy gets a mention about 2.25 in...I had no idea they were filming!!! just goes to show, you gotta be on your toes all the time!

I know it's ridiculously early..welcome to my world. I haven't cooked a real meal here in at home in almost two weeks and I've actually got a menu for tonight First course is oysters rockefeller (it's hugely oyster season around here) Second course is veal marsala with gnocchi I am...

Our one year anniversary is in 31 days!!! Can you believe that???? Catering is up, too. I've got three events tomorrow, another on Wednesday. Again next week, too. A hotel wants to partner with me for their business meetings. I'm doing 3 hors dourves for LeForet's huge breast cancer fund...

I've been tailgating a couple of times...I'm not a big football fan but I love the idea of tailgating! So, I'm here in New Orleans and plan to be open this Sunday for the Saint's home game. I'm going to make slow roasted brisket and potato pancakes poor boys as a special. French bread...

2 medium apples, peeled and small diced 2T butter 2T sugar Saute about 15 minutes till apples are soft. Set aside to cool Ice cream base 1.5 C sugar 1 C milk 2C heavy cream 2 eggs 1t vanilla Beat eggs till light and fluffy. Set aside. In a large saucepan, melt the sugar till golden...

I'm told I've been eating macaroni and meatballs since before I had teeth. Honestly, I could eat pasta every day of the year. How about posting pictures or recipes or sharing your favourite stories about pasta, macaroni, spaghetti, ravioli, etc.... Starting today through Sunday, September...

Fried chicken and waffles, a la Mildred Pierce Friday spaghetti and white clam sauce Homemade cannoli - not making the shell at this time...but the filling is all mine Red, White and Blueberry waffle Homemade waffles and ice cream. People have been ordering this for...

I miss the threads where we made something 'together'! Everyone celebrates Labour Day, one way or the other... Even if you just listen to John Philip Sousa music alone in your kitchen.. Let's celebrate together! There are very few ground rules here. 1. You have to make it and post a...

I'm ready for pumpkin pie, apple pie, and beef stew... anyone else?