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Gisele Perez
Interests: I love cooking, reading, baking, jazz, wine tasting, driving up the coast of California and writing. I am fascinated with the history (past and ongoing) of New Orleans, my hometown.
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Blending a Grand Reserve Cabernet with Kendall Jackson
Posted May 16, 2013 at painperdu
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The Second Line
Posted May 13, 2013 at painperdu
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Thanks, Maureen, on both accounts. This really is a tasty dish!
Commented May 9, 2013 on Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo at painperdu
Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo
Shrimp with Tequila and Orange I recently attended a session at this year’s International Association of Culinary Professionals conference, on two views of Mexican food today. The prominent food world personality who was moderating the discussion stated that she was trying to educate the A...
Or maybe both!
Commented May 2, 2013 on Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo at painperdu
Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo
Shrimp with Tequila and Orange I recently attended a session at this year’s International Association of Culinary Professionals conference, on two views of Mexican food today. The prominent food world personality who was moderating the discussion stated that she was trying to educate the A...
Shrimp with Tequila and Orange for Cinco de Mayo
Posted May 1, 2013 at painperdu
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Apr 30, 2013
@ Adair (aka Lentil Breakdown)- interestingly ,the relatively small amount of tahini makes for a very distinct taste.
Commented Apr 26, 2013 on California Avocados-and a Recipe for Avocado Hummus at painperdu
California Avocados-and a Recipe for Avocado Hummus
There aren't many things I like better than avocados. It's safe to say they are a constant staple item in my house. And I especially love California avocados. Some of you may know that I got a big lesson in the superiority of California avocados during the years I lived in New York. East ...
California Avocados-and a Recipe for Avocado Hummus
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at painperdu
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Grilled Tomato Salsa
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at painperdu
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Braised Baby Bok Choy and Onion with Ginger
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at painperdu
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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at painperdu
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Hey Bev,
You can pick some of your leaves early and some later to get both the baby and mature kale for your salad.
Commented Apr 1, 2013 on Double Kale Caesar at painperdu
Double Kale Caesar
Double Kale Caesar For years, I used kale only as a garnish, until one day one of my brothers asked with astonishment, as he watched me about to dump my garnish, "What are you doing?" "It's just garnish", I said. "Well, I'm going to eat your garnish." Since that day, several years bac...
Double Kale Caesar
Posted Mar 31, 2013 at painperdu
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St. Joseph's Day- and Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs
Posted Mar 19, 2013 at painperdu
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Visiting Kendall Jackson- and a Recipe for Caramel Corn
Posted Mar 10, 2013 at painperdu
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Hey Greg- Traditionally there was very little beef eaten in New Orleans. Mostly in stuffings, otherwise it was all pork, veal and chicken- besides the seafood that is.
Commented Mar 3, 2013 on Shrimp Creole at painperdu
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole On Ash Wesnesday, the day following Mardi Gras, whether from piety or sheer exhaustion, the entire city of New Orleans takes on a different demeanor. A quiet falls over the city. There are no more floats, fancy balls or raucous parties, but rather residents take to church on We...
Shrimp Creole
Posted Feb 15, 2013 at painperdu
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Thanks so much, for this info, Lexie. Always nice to have informative comments that add to the lore.
Commented Feb 13, 2013 on Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime at painperdu
Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime
There are few treats more closely associated with New Orleans than beignets. So when my friend, Philip Dobard, mentioned a couple of weeks back, that his lovely wife, Tracey, was working on perfecting her recipe for beignets- and because it's Mardi Gras time and there is an old fashioned tr...
The Krewes of Tucks and Iris, Renee the Stray and Brandy Milk Punch
Posted Feb 12, 2013 at painperdu
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@ Sharifa- even when he gets back, I'd recommend cutting the recipe in half. They are addictive, and this makes plenty!
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime at painperdu
Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime
There are few treats more closely associated with New Orleans than beignets. So when my friend, Philip Dobard, mentioned a couple of weeks back, that his lovely wife, Tracey, was working on perfecting her recipe for beignets- and because it's Mardi Gras time and there is an old fashioned tr...
@ Rob- those are good- but these are considerably better than the ones at Cafe du Monde!
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime at painperdu
Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime
There are few treats more closely associated with New Orleans than beignets. So when my friend, Philip Dobard, mentioned a couple of weeks back, that his lovely wife, Tracey, was working on perfecting her recipe for beignets- and because it's Mardi Gras time and there is an old fashioned tr...
Beignets- for Mardi Gras or Anytime
Posted Feb 10, 2013 at painperdu
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Thanks so much, Heather.
Commented Feb 9, 2013 on Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty at painperdu
Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty
Harry Shearer, a couple of weekends ago, began his weekly radio show, Le Show, (with the smell of melted Mardi Gras beads emanating from the cubicle next to him, he tells us, as a member of his crew was beading purses), by saying, “It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. I was reminded last night, ...
I absolutely agree with you. I love shopping at farmers' markets.
Commented Feb 7, 2013 on A Purple Season at The Farmer's Market at smallpleasurescateringblog
A Purple Season at The Farmer's Market
Ever notice that a season's produce is closley identified with a color? A few weeks ago- about mid winter-I was browsing through my local farmer's market, taking pics. When I got home I noticed that pretty much everything I shot was purple-ly/mauve-y. Red Collards Purple Kale and Cau...
Judy- there was a big Mardi Gras ball here until 2 years ago. The older generation who put it together, is sadly passing on, or to old and tired to do the work, and none of our younger generation has taken it up.
Commented Feb 6, 2013 on Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty at painperdu
Mardi Gras, Mom and a Love of Beauty
Harry Shearer, a couple of weekends ago, began his weekly radio show, Le Show, (with the smell of melted Mardi Gras beads emanating from the cubicle next to him, he tells us, as a member of his crew was beading purses), by saying, “It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. I was reminded last night, ...
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