Happy Mardi Gras!
February 16, 2010 – 8:44 am | 2 Comments

Reporting from Tampa, Florida, I wanted to wish everyone a happy Mardi Gras.  While today is business as usual across the globe, New Orleanians are taking the day off to take part in the annual …

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Backyard Crawfish Boil
January 19, 2010 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Backyard Crawfish Boil

There’s more to boiling seafood than boiling water. There’s also the right seasoning, preparation and cooking time. To boil a sack of crawfish or a hamper of crabs you will need some basic hardware. A …

The Sazerac Cocktail
January 19, 2010 – 11:13 am | 2 Comments
The Sazerac Cocktail

The Sazerac is the father of all cocktails, and is believed to have been the original cocktail.  It was concocted in New Orleans, thought to have been invented at the “Sazerac Coffee-house” on Royal Street.  …

Kevin's New Orleans Bloody Mary
January 19, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Kevin's New Orleans Bloody Mary

Ingredients

2 ounces Vodka
6 ounces V8 Juice (Spicy V8)
1 teaspoon Prepared Horseradish
Celery Salt
2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 dashes Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Crystal or Louisiana Brand)
Wedge of Fresh Lime
Wedge of Fresh Lemon

Method
Fill a glass with ice.  Pour in …