Food and Drink

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

In NOLA, we’re used to hearing the phrase, “ain’t dere no more,” but how often do we get to hear something has returned?

Ah, beignets. Is there anything better than the delicious smell of powdered sugary goodness?

While September might not quite bring fall weather, it does bring the much anticipated return of football. And what is football in Louisiana without tailgating and delicious food?