Hundreds of thousands of King Cakes are eaten during Mardi Gras each year in New Orleans, Louisiana.  In fact, a Mardi Gras party would not be authentic without the traditional … Continued

Day of the Dead Bread or Pan de Muerto, is a Mexican bread eaten on Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) which is held for two days in … Continued

Since I love mangoes, and because they are readily available during the summer months, I decided to make this very delicious and fulfilling Mexican Mango Atole.  Atole is especially good … Continued

History of Milk Chocolate   The development of milk chocolate by Daniel Peter changed the flavor of chocolate around the world.  In 1887, Daniel Peter adopted the original formula for … Continued

Unfortunately, most people have never tasted a true old-fashioned mincemeat pie (also called mince pie).  The flavor of real mincemeat pie (not the bottled version purchased at your local store) … Continued

Beyond the debate of whether creamy, clear, or tomato-based clam chowder is best, St. Augustine, Florida, has its own famous hopped-up version called Minorcan clam chowder.   Hopped up – … Continued

This wonderful refreshing Mint Julep cocktail is very popular in Kentucky.  People from Charleston, South Carolina, also like to claim the mint julep as their own.  It is always made with … Continued

A Mojito Cocktail is extremely refreshing and is a great cocktail to drink on a hot summer day.   I call this Mojito Cocktail the Cuban version of a Mint Julep. Mojito means … Continued

  The Monte Cristo Sandwich tends to vary from restaurant to restaurant.  A classic Monte Cristo Sandwich should come with a side of jelly to dip it in. If you love French … Continued

Muffuletta Bread is used in making New Orleans’ famous signature sandwich called the Muffuletta Sandwich.  These sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans from delis to pool halls and … Continued

What is a Muffuletta Sandwich? Muffuletta; muffaletta; mufeletta  (moof-fuh-LEHT-tuh or moo-foo-LE-ta) – It’s nickname is simply muff. Muffuletta Sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans from delis to pool halls … Continued

 History of New England Clam Chowder     Even in New England, known for the Boston or New England-style chowders, you can find different types of clam chowder.  New Englanders … Continued

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a popular dessert served during Mardi Gras.  Bread Puddings tastes so decadent and is positive proof that leftover bread does have a purpose … Continued

  This old-time New York thirst-quencher is sweet and full of fizz.  Despite its name, the egg cream contains neither eggs nor cream.  In the beginning, it was a soda … Continued

Garbage Plate – Nick Tahou Hots   Rochester, New York, is known for this unusual dish. The Garbage Plate was created at Nick Tahou Hots’ fast-food restaurant more than fifty … Continued