Funny thing on our tour of the French Quarter ... I saw this display in a store window, I thought perfect for my announcement when our newest grandson arrived.
I'll be back to finish our New Orleans "Postcards" soon.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Ready or Not ... Grandma Here I Come!
Again, I'm behind in my posting ... this weekend we welcomed the newest addition to our family.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Battle of the Beignets!
Our friend / tour guide thought a "Beignet Contest" would be a fun part of our two-day New Orleans' itinerary.
"Beignets" were introduced to New Orleans by the French-Creole colonists during the 18th century.
What is a beignet?
Similar to doughnuts and fritters, they are deep-fried square pieces of dough made fresh, served hot either tossed, sprinkled or smothered in powdered sugar.
Having a sweet tooth and being a bit of a travel foodie, I had no objections to this "Tasty" idea!
Day one we headed to City Park for our first taste test at the "Morning Call" Cafe.
We ordered a plate of beignets (they come three to an order) and Cafe au laits.
With restraint we shared the beignets and the tasting began.
Day two we decided to have beignets and Cafe au laits as a dessert treat at the world famous Cafe du Monde.
Our friend Laury was close lipped about her favourite.
At Cafe du Monde, we discussed the differences between the two beignets ...
Texture, crispiness, sweetness and then voted which one we each liked the best.
The votes are in ...
Cafe du Monde 2 /Morning Call 1
Msr. Honey preferred the softer texture and less crispy beignet at the Morning Call, while Laury & myself loved "Cafe du Monde" beignets.
Footnote ... the beignets at Morning Call are served plain with a shaker of powdered sugar so you control how much is added.
Msr. Honey was more partial to this.
Cafe du Monde beignets are covered in the sweet powder when they are served to you.
Nothing says New Orleans to me like "beignets" and "beads".
A Walk in the Park ... City Park!
#CityPark#SculptureGarden#SpanishMoss
It wasn't a bright, sunny day and a soft mist hung in the air with possible threats of rain.
The Sculpture Garden is an absolutely wonderful part of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
The installations are numbered, titled with credit to the artist and donor.
The park was full of old oak trees dressed in Spanish moss.
The creative pieces of art are by various artists/ sculpters and funded by donations.
It is a peaceful garden that is home to some beautiful birds and waterfowl with surprises throughout.
The Tree of Necklaces, 2002
We met several characters as we strolled throughout the garden, there was a Cardinal, a drummer who had a canny likeness to Darth Vader, musicians and many more!
If I lived in New Orleans this would be a favourite place that I would make part of my daily walks, a place to contemplate, reflect and feel close to nature.
There are many more sculptures to see. A must do if you are in New Orleans.
I "Love" this special place ...
Love was in the air ... at this photo session.
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