September 3, 2010
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Down South, Part 4: The Food
New Orleans is definitely a good destination for any foodie. We had a few amazing meals while we were there.
This is the French Market. It’s part flea market, part food lovers paradise. They have a ton of different stands with different New Orleans specialties. We loaded up on Cajun spices and I also introduced the Architect to pralines. Pralines are sugary pieces of heaven made of good stuff like brown sugar, butter and nuts (yes, they’re definitely not diet friendly but they’re oh-so-tasty).
Later on, Phil and I went to dinner at the Market Cafe, which was (perhaps unsurprisingly) right across the street from the French Market. Here’s my fiance and his chicken that was stuffed with yummy things like andouille and catfish.
I went with the Jambalaya.
New Orleans is also known for its nightlife. We stayed very close to Bourbon Street. My mom (yes, my mom) told us that we should go to Pat O’Briens (a well known piano bar) to drink Hurricanes. And so we did. I’m not sure all what goes into a Hurricane but they are rum based.
On the morning before we got on the plane to come home, we went to Cafe Du Monde. I had heard about Cafe Du Monde from several people who said that it was not to be missed. Cafe Du Monde is famous for two things: chicory coffee and beignets.
Beignets are French donuts. It’s basically fried dough covered in powdered sugar. Definitely a special treat.
The coffee was quite rich and delicious.
Both had the Architect’s approval
Comments (18)
Nice everything looks so good!
Wow, that’s a lot of powdered sugar!
Yummmy stuff! now I want to go down there badly :-p
So hungry.
yum. i’m quite jelous. It’s been years years years since I’ve been there to eat. I miss the food. If you are still there check out La Madalines it’s right across from the Cathedral in Jackson Square.
That market looks like a great place, is it all under cover ?
Love the pics of both of you – your ‘intended’ was certainly tucking into those donuts ! You really do make a lovely couple you know !
Beignets and hurricanes–what else could one want in life?
Ah the food, now that’s what I’m talking about! Jambalaya! =)
I’d love to go to the French Market. It looks so quaint. I’d love to try beignets. Looks yummy
. peace always
Thanks for the picture of you both . You are nice .
About praline I believe I remember they have been invented by the Duke de Pralin . The town in France renowned for the pralines is Montargis .
le café du Monde looks having many charms !
Love
Michel
ps : thanks for your comment about my wife surgery
You two are a nice looking couple.
I have never seen someone look happier with her jambalaya!
you guys are so freaking cute! and how has he never had pralines?!
that should be illegal.
You both look so happy and enchated with each other and the food!
NOLA = Delish!
Cafe Du Monde. So yummy. New Orleans is so fun. I have very fond memories of my visit there.
You both look great together!
i miss french quarter beignets! yummy