I have been to this glorious city once before and there are still a million things that I haven’t seen. History can be found on every corner. Philadelphia Freedom. Philadelphia Freedom Sweet Boy and Sweet Girl leave a penny at the graves of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin. Because “A penny saved, is a penny earned”. This was a lesson learned earlier in the day while visiting the Philadelphia Mint. No pictures are allowed though. The original Miss Independence and her escort on the ... View the Post
When Dinosaurs Attack
I have no idea where he gets his sense of humor. Oh wait, I seem to remember his dad “holding” up the Leaning Tower of Pisa among other classic shots. When Dinosaurs Attack. When Dinosaurs Attack We took the train from Kelly’s house in New Hyde Park (on Long Island) and then jumped on the subway to head to the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Can anyone guess by this great mosaic where we got off? All of the die-hard New Yorkers I am sure are yelling out “The American Museum of Natural ... View the Post
Antiques De Provence
A truly beautiful store located in New Orleans is Antiques De Provence on Royal Street in the French Quarter. Antiques De Provence It is set in a wonderful brick home complete with lovely lanterns and shutters in the palest tones of French Blue. The beautiful olive jars are from the 17th through the 19th century. The interior features fantastic plastered walls and a spectacular staircase. I wasn’t sure what to look at first~ the beautiful fanlight over the doorway, ... View the Post
Sucré
A delicious visit to Sucré. Don’t you wish there was a “taste” button on your computer screen? Sucré When I began planning my travels to New Orleans I knew that I would not be leaving without a visit to Sucré, the famed bakery that has been featured in countless magazines, travel guides, and news stories. I adored the pale mint walls. Chef Hanna was born in Nigeria and attended boarding school in England. Upon moving to the Detroit area to study architecture, he instead fell into ... View the Post
A Garden Home Make It Right
Last March I went on a self-guided walking tour of the Garden District in New Orleans. The weather was just perfect to admire such lovely homes. A Garden Home Make It Right. A Garden Home Make It Right The area was developed between 1832 ~ 1900 for wealthy Americans who didn’t want to reside in the French Quarter with the Creoles. It was originally laid out with only a few houses per street, each home was surrounded by a large garden, which went on to give the district its ... View the Post
Eating My Weigh Through New Orleans
Most of my memories of New Orleans are wrapped around the thoughts of food. Many would agree that this is a fitting testament to the culinary genius that exists within the state of Louisiana. At B & C Seafood, right off of the wonderful River Road, our lovely Cajun hostess provided me with instructions on how to eat a crawfish. Eating My Weigh Through New Orleans. Eating My Weigh Through New Orleans When in Rome…I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t horrible either. Friday found us in New ... View the Post
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