Most people think of Tasso as a ham product. Ham comes from the hind quarter of the pig. Tasso is made from the shoulder. The shoulder is...

Gumbo and cold weather go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s definitely a soup that you can eat as a meal. In New Orleans, many...

I am not a cold-weather person. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. New Orleans is not known for their cold winters. There...

The winter months are the peak season for oysters. While you can find them all year round, the quality of the oysters really shine while...

t’s that time of year again. January 6th ends the twelve days of Christmas and starts the Carnival season. People outside of Louisiana...

Pork is traditionally served for New Years. The Germans believe that it will bring you good luck, since pigs look forward while looking...

As I’m sure it is at your home, there are certain dishes that always show up on the Centola family holiday menu. Although they are often...

As a child, I always looked forward to the meals on Saturdays. It was the one day that my Dad would cook. He never strayed from his tried...

Now that December is here, many restaurants have special menus to celebrate Réveillon. This celebration goes back to the early 19th...

Sweets are very prevalent around the holidays. Numerous desserts adorn holiday tables. Many people gather friends and families to do...

hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know that everyone is probably still feasting on leftovers. My thoughts have already moved on...

I can’t think of any holiday closer related to food than Thanksgiving. Although other holidays feature big family meals, Thanksgiving’s...

The holidays are upon us. It’s time to start planning your big meals. Over the next two weeks, I want to share some new ideas to bring to...

Shrimp and Grits is not a traditional Creole or Cajun Dish. It’s origins are from the Low-country of Georgia and the Carolinas. With the...

When most people thing of oranges, the first thing they think is juice. There are many ways that you can use the flavor of orange in your...

Alligator season in Arkansas is the last two weekends in September. This year, a record 202 alligators were harvested this year, which...

Tom Fitzmorris has lived a very fulfilling life. He was born in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day. He has spent the majority of his life...

Fall is slowly starting to arrive. Now that it’s not as hot, I don’t mind that the oven heats up the kitchen. Making cakes, pies and...

Surf and Turf is often thought of as a steak with a seafood component. I want to change that misconception. Surf can be any seafood and...

When it comes to baking pies, I usually stick to two recipes, My mom’s Fudge Pie and Pecan Pie. I’m not a big fan of fruit pies, having...