A trio of culinary influences are combined to shine in creative dishes at Compère Lapin in New Orleans, Louisiana. Today, my daughter turns 11. Eleven! She’s taller than me, full of curiosity and creativity, loves sports and science, and is an absolute joy to travel with. Last fall, we had the pleasure of taking a mother-daughter…
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New Orleans Charm and Creole Cuisine: Brennan’s Restaurant
In the center of the historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana is Brennan’s restaurant. Full of tradition and charm, this restaurant has been serving innovative Creole cuisine since 1946. New Orleans, Louisiana is one of my favorite cities in the United States. My daughter and I had such a fantastic time exploring The Big…
Food + Travel Bliss: Trinity Restaurant in New Orleans
In the heart of the bustling, lively French Quarter, Trinity Restaurant New Orleans is a modern restaurant that reimagines classic Louisiana cuisine featuring season ingredients and artisan flare. New Orleans is a beautiful, lively city where the food is as eclectic, vibrant, and and colorful as the cast of characters that fill the streets and the stories…
Travel Bliss: Family Fun at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana
Are you planning a family vacation to The Big Easy? Check out the Audubon Nature Institute‘s family of museums and parks, including the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and the Aquarium! Great family fun activities in New Orleans! Family Fun Activities in New Orleans As I’ve written about in recent posts about New Orleans, the Big Easy…
Travel Bliss: Shop, Eat, and Drink on Magazine Street in New Orleans, Louisiana
Magazine Street shopping, eating, drinking adventures: one street packs a punch in New Orleans, Louisiana! Magazine Street Shopping, Eating, Drinking Adventures I loved being able to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana on a mother-daughter vacation. One of the memorable adventures we had was walking up and down Magazine Street. This six-mile long street is one…
TRAVEL BLISS: The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
Travelers of all ages will marvel at the thoughtful exhibitions at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you are planning to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, there is one place that I suggest you put on your travel itinerary as a priority, Must Visit place. While you’re sure to indulge in the delicious beignets at…
Food & Travel Bliss: District Donuts in New Orleans, Louisiana
Craving something sweet and looking to indulge while traveling through New Orleans, Louisiana? Check out District Donuts! I love doughnuts. And donuts. However you choose to spell it, whether you go for homemade donuts, store bought, or at the cafe, these delightful round puffs of buttery sugary goodness are an indulgence I happily enjoy from time…
Food + Travel Bliss: Johnny Sanchez Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Johnny Sanchez restaurant is a vibrant, modern Mexican eatery in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. I’m so excited to take you along our recent visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the second blog post in my New Orleans Travel Bliss series! If you missed the first blog post, you can read a brief overview of New Orleans Travel…