Historic Gallier House in French Quarter provides a domestic picture of privileged Creole life in 19th century New Orleans.
Author: Pat
Author or co-author of more than 30 books and several hundred articles about travel and food, Pat was an arts administrator, a museum docent, and a tour guide before she embarked on her career as an author.
New Orleans feasts make merry at Christmas
The New Orleans tradition of Christmas season Reveillon dinners emphasizes the city’s love of food and party spirit
Why not red chile with pancakes?
For a little authentic “fire in the belly,” try Cafe Pascual’s cornmeal pancakes with red chile, mole, and maple syrup.
Enjoying the culinary versatility of green chile
Green chile knows no culinary class boundaries. It’s can be a key ingredient in fast food or the star of a gastronomic masterpiece.
Going green (chile, that is) in northern New Mexico
Ask me what New Mexico tastes like and I’d say “green chile.” I visited Rancho de Chimayó for a deep dive into New Mexican flavor.
Toasting Santa Fe’s Day of the Dead
Santa Fe launched an annual observance of the Day of the Dead in 2022. It promises to be an enduring tradition, complete with music.
Pharm Table restaurant makes healthy eating fun
The “apothecary kitchen” of Elizabeth Johnson’s Pharm Table in San Antonio proves that good Texas dining isn’t all about the beef.
What a burger! Like the name says…
Born and bred in Texas, the Whataburger brings Lone Star State swagger and flavor to the fast food industry.
Pearl dining stretches from south Texas to the eastern Med
With all the great new restaurants in San Antonio’s Pearl neighborhood, you could almost eat at a different spot every day for a month.
Food is key to San Antonio’s Day of the Dead
Judging by the Day of the Dead commemorations in San Antonio, food is one of the great links to those who have passed on.