It took one visit...and I fell in love with New Orleans. Head over heels in love. I came home from my first visit there and researched condos, apartments, & homes.
We'd been doing Mardi Gras parties for years from people who had donated 5 course meals to the local school auction. Now, after our visit, we cook it ourselves and make everything we loved while we were there. I LOVE marinating foods for days, tracking down hard to find ingredients and I really enjoy being with my friends and family at the end of it all. It's hard work....I will not lie....and it all pays off.
When I think of New Orleans, I think of some of the strongest sense of pride & community that you EVER did see. That was what struck me.
So today I cleaned, decorated, cooked, diced, chopped, simmered and blended.....and ended the night laughing, eating and sharing such funny stoires and moments.
Happy EARLY Mardi Gras to everyone...
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