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 …

No, this is not food related, but after “keeping the faith” for over 30 years, the New Orleans Saints are going to the Superbowl!  My feelings are tough to even put into words.  Who Dat!

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.  …

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 …