Food

Stained Glass Wine House, Kingfish Cider and Vine & Tap add to a growing list of new wine houses and taprooms investing in Jefferson Parish.

There’s nothing quite like Stained Glass Wine House in Gretna, Louisiana, a veteran- and woman-owned business in the West Bank.

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day — but why ? As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and replenishes energy levels in the body.

Whether struggling with anxiety daily or situationally, we can all appreciate the desire to lessen its negative effects on the mind and body.

Everyone loves the sweet, warm, cozy taste of hot cocoa on a chilly day.

Picture this – it’s 5 p.m., you’re already hungry and have no idea what to make for dinner.

This May, the New Orleans Chamber launches a fun, interactive activity for members to connect with us while also supporting local businesses.

I’m a huge believer in the power of the chocolate chip cookie – it’s like a hug for your tummy.

Come get your  #QuarantineCuisine at Zea Rotisserie & Bar.

The reveillon is a delicious holiday tradition that began in France and was a fixture in 18th  century New Orleans.

Zuppardo’s recently opened a brand-new store in October.Same location, bigger store.

St. Joseph’s Day altars and Lenten fish fries are obvious symbols of New Orleanians’ faith. When I open my notebook to interview area cooks, however, less obvious expressions of that faith often emerge.

July marks the 85th anniversary of Middendorf’s, the restaurant best known as the home of thin-cut fried catfish.

New Orleanians have strong opinions about food (gumbo, jambalaya and king cake). Same goes for our favorite summer treat: sno-balls. We either have an opinion about the best flavor or the best sno-ball stand (most likely both).

New Orleans recently lost one of its greatest ambassadors – the legendary chef Leah Chase, age 96.

Have you ever been sitting at home and didn’t have anything to do? Well that’s me most of the time.

Temperatures are at an all-time high, which means it’s time to find ways to keep cool and healthy throughout the summer. We’ve got one word for you: COCONUTS. So grab a bottle of coconut water, sit back and read on.

Chef Kevin Belton is a huge fan of the late Leah Chase and started frequenting Dooky Chase’s at four years old. Belton remembers Chase as one of the iconic faces of New Orleans, saying, “She was in the kitchen everyday.” He recognizes her among other greats like Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Pete Fountain and Mahalia Jackson.

Corkscrew pasta boiled in crawfish stock topped with a medium-grilled slice of filet mignon, a creamy made-from-scratch cheese sauce and hand-selected spicy fresh crawfish tails.

To celebrate National Iced Tea Day, Luzianne Iced Tea is creating a porch pop-up in downtown New Orleans (400 Poydras St.) on Monday, June 10. In celebration, Luzianne will be giving away free iced tea from 11am-1:30pm.

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s newly opened expansion at 520 Royal St. includes its first museum cafe. Café Cour, run by Dana and Christina Honn, who also own Carmo, is named for the Seignouret-Brulatour courtyard, where the cafe is located.

Baker, author and magazine editor Brian Hart Hoffman released the third volume of “Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker” on March 15. The book features more than 600 recipes and is currently available for order through online retailers, such as the “Bake from Scratch” website.

February is American Heart Month. One of the ways you can take to take control of your heart health is by maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

It’s a common saying that the best months to enjoy oysters are “r” months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December.

When you think New Orleans, you often think chicory coffee – but do you know why? Chicory plants came to the U.S. during colonial times to extend the volume of coffee, an expensive commodity. Rather than go without it, chicory was roasted in a similar process as coffee beans, ground up and mixed with regular coffee grounds.

You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider:

Our “New Twists” cookbook reimagines and reworks some classic recipes into dishes designed for the modern cook, with an eye on a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Crunchy, creamy, chocolaty, nougaty or even sour – what’s your favorite Halloween candy? We want to know.

You’ll find the Cane River tucked away in the heart of Louisiana’s pecan country. It’s a place known for fertile row crops, famous cotton production, significant Southern plantations and prized pecan orchards.

An established program that has produced some of the South’s finest chefs, Delgado Culinary Arts prepares students for careers in the fast-paced food preparation industry.