Food

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.

Culinary incubator Roux Carré delivers a unique dining experience to New Orleans. Good Work Network opened Roux Carré as an entry to market for women- and minority-owned culinary businesses. True to Central City’s culture and history, the resident chefs represent African, Caribbean, Latin American and New Orleans cuisines.

From Aug. 1-31, locals and tourists can take advantage of all the great restaurants NOLA has to offer during Coolinary. A celebration of dining in America’s most delicious city, you won’t want to miss all of the brunch, lunch and dinner prix fixe menus at various eateries around town.

Food trucks have some company! The modern food hall concept traces its local roots back to St. Roch Market, which first opened on St. Claude Avenue in 1875 and transformed the New Orleans culinary scene. Historically, St. Roch was a multiple-vendor market and hosted a po’boy shop and seafood market.

The latest edition of WWL-TV’s “In the Kitchen” online cookbooks focuses on dishes that are perfect for the long, hot Louisiana summer. From salads and recipes for the grill to icy cool desserts, our cookbook gives you some creative recipe ideas to try without sacrificing any of the flavor that New Orleans cooks are known for.

Sweet tea is a Southern summer staple, but not everyone has a sweet tooth. If you’re looking for some fresh flavors this National Iced Tea Day, look no further than your own backyard.

For Christians, Lent is the time of spiritual preparation prior to Easter. During the forty days of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday and concluding on the evening of Holy Thursday, Catholics are supposed to deepen their relationships with God by working to change a behavior or habit for the better.

When it comes to giving gifts, you always hear it’s the thought that counts. But, we think it’s the taste that counts!

https://vimeo.com/226030934

Last week, local restaurateur Gavin Jobe won “Alton’s Challenge” with a Chilean sea bass, pasta and homemade ice cream.

New Orleans’ The Ruby Slipper Café opens its eighth location on Wednesday, July 26. Moving to Baton Rouge, the restaurant will feature its famous Southern dishes like eggs cochon and BBQ shrimp & grits.

We are always on the lookout for ways to create inexpensive, fast and easy meals. Sheba Turk has been featuring a new cooking series on The 504 called “Elevate that Struggle Plate.”

Fogo de Chão’s Canal Street location recently received some major enhancements, taking guests on a culinary adventure through Brazil.

As a coffee aficionado, I have made it my weekend goal to visit a new coffee shop each Saturday and/or Sunday. At each stop, I test the iced coffee or a latte – my favorites – and survey the crowd. Then, I snap a quick photo or two.