Category Archives: Food Tales

New Orleans Po’Boys

Restaurant Review: Johnny’s Po-Boys

Every year I go to Nawlin’s for Mardi Gras and every year I eat a po’boy or two…or three.  This year girlfriend Chris and I found ourselves outside Johnny’s Po-Boys.  You know when a line extends out the door and into the street, the food inside must be good. 

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Lessons Learned at New Orleans Cooking Experience

When I think of New Orleans, I can almost taste beignets, Cajun jambalaya, po’ boys and Shrimp Etouffée.  Let’s not forget gumbo, pralines, Bananas Foster, Andouille Sausage, King Cake and Café Brulot. No wonder I love the city.

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Georgia Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil

I don’t do raw oysters. I suppose…if you added a large dollop of cocktail sauce and bribed me, I might be able to get one down—but I’m just not into slimey food. However, I recently tasted a roasted oyster and well, that’s a different story.  I’ve added a new sensation to my repotoire. Captain Andy Hill made a succulent, savory concoction with roasted oysters, melted cheese, bacon bits and jalapeños.  They had me asking for seconds…and thirds.

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