I don’t know about your family, but in ours, one of the most treasured items is the family cookbook. For us it’s an old copy of the “Picayune Creole Cookbook” that has become dog-eared and splattered with roux, copious notations and additions made in the margins as generations expand recipes for large gatherings or find substitutions and make each dish a little more personal. In New Orleans, celebrations with family and friends often means home cooking. We have perfected the art of feeding crowds both in body and in soul.
Our cover feature highlights some of the iconic New Orleans dishes (as well as some treats you may not make at home but are must-haves) that feed the city. From the humble, yet mighty red beans and rice to the flamboyant bananas Foster, we don’t take cooking or eating lightly. It’s a celebration of our history with some noted recipes that we hope you will try and perhaps dog-ear on your own.
Spring has also sprung, and with that comes the parade of festivals. It’s our time to get outside, enjoy the weather before it turns towards summer, dance and embrace the best music, food and culture that New Orleans has to offer. And there’s a lot of it. We have your spring festival guide so you can stay on top of all the fun both near and far.
Plus, this month we highlight some of the quirky legalities that make New Orleans and Louisiana a place like no other. Pro tip: don’t tie your alligator to a fire hydrant if you want to stay on the right side of the law!
Our April issue is chock full of restaurant news, ways to incorporate festival style into your home, and a special conversation with the soul queen Irma Thomas, and so much more.
Celebrate New Orleans! Celebrate home. We wish you good eating and good reading all month long!
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