That's what we've been told down here is the reason for a celebration of some kind every weekend. I've really not seen much in the way of January blahs here, but really more of a catching our breath between Christmas and Mardi Gras. We left our Louisiana Christmas tree in place, transformed with beads and lights that remind us that there's a big party on the way. A trip over to the city today to celebrate my 39th birthday (again!?) met with the usual great people-watching and fabulous food. Why is it that the 25 mile journey across the bridge seems like we've taken a short bridge over to a new country? Church at Christ Cathedral on St. Charles Ave. was so very special (even if we were late, as always, for church). Afterwards, we socialized a bit with a really neat couple who just seemed larger than life for their ages. Bob and Jan Carr. After google-searching them back home, we've learned they have been involved in New Orleans radio and TV for decades with their own talk shows. They even out-talked me! I really hope I'm half that cool when I'm their age!
Our first ever visit to Commander's Palace was all that we'd expected and more. I still can't tell you what my favorite food was today. Duck and Oyster gumbo, turtle soup, shrimp w/tasso, stuffed quail with pepper jelly/chicory glaze, creme brulee, bread pudding....well...again, it's all about the food. I left my table knowing I'd been to one of the city's famous restaurants. It's now 10:30 and none of us have even mentioned being hungry tonight.
Speaking of food, king cakes are still messing up our dieting plans, but crawfish are in now so that's a great little low-calorie delicacy for the week's menu. I can cook 'em in my new huge stockpot that Santa brought (yes, huge) over my new birthday gas burner. I can even cook in the rain with my new birthday stylin' rubber boots (another necessity down here). Bayou girls love their boots, so the love for boots that was passed down from my mom just fits right in. Leather, suede, rubber, heels, flats, it doesn't matter. It's boot season around here.
Kids and Paul will enjoy MLK day and I'll be at work. I'm learning so much so fast and it's so fun that I'm really not complaining about missing this holiday. Did you know that those platforms out in the Gulf have names? Enchilada, Longhorn, Blackbeard, etc. Another whole new world for me to explore.
I'm dusting off my mask and workin on my best 'Throw me somethin' mister!' The kids have no idea what kind of fun is just around the corner. I can hardly wait myself!
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