Coulon Family Christmas Album
So we are releasing a neat project that we did as a family. We have released it on Noisetrade for free. Check it out here We hope that you are blessed this Christmas season.
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Hackathon & Green Belt Earned
So, we had a hackathon, & I got a much coveted green belt! We were tasked with using the Google maps API and had to figure out how to get a map to render on a page. For my project, I built an app called World Cultures, that made an ajax call to the open […]
Yellow Belt & Week 2
So, what is life like in a coding boot camp? If I could sum it up in one word, that word would have to be INTENSE!!!! Although, I have learned a lot of information, the pace is really, really fast. I am fortunate to be in a cohort with pretty amazing people. If anyone has an […]
Changes, Changes, Changes are abound.
So, I have not posted here in a really really long time. I have made the decision that after twenty plus years in a kitchen, I have had enough. I have had wonderful experiences throughout my culinary journey and have met some really incredible people along the way. I have had the pleasure of cooking […]
Preparing For Thanksgiving – Creole Desserts
Now I’m not normally a dessert person – I prefer savory dishes to sweet ones. That being said, there are a few desserts that can tempt me. Happily for me at this time of year, my typical Creole Thanksgiving dinner features two of such desserts – pie and bread pudding. I would like to […]
Preparing For Thanksgiving – Creole Sides
Thanksgiving in New Orleans features ingredients and foods that have been central to South Louisiana cooking for long time. Today I want to feature ingredients and recipes that the Creole people have feasted on for generations and that I grew up eating during the holiday season. Harvest time in Louisiana combines influences from Europe, […]
Preparing For Thanksgiving – Cooking Turkey
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I hope you are getting ready to enjoy this upcoming day of rest with family and friends. Growing up in New Orleans, Thanksgiving was always a day to eat, relax, and eat some more! We would get up real early to cook up a bunch of my favorite comfort […]
Preparing Rice Using the Pilaf Method
Many cultures around the world cook rice dishes using virtually the same method – the pilaf method. Just change a few ingredients here and there and you can make such dishes as Latin American arroz con pollo, Spanish paella, Creole jambalaya, Indian biryani and many others. The pilaf, or polow, may have come […]
Food For Your Soul – What Exactly Does That Mean?
I am often asked what food means to me. The answer is difficult to put into words. As a chef, husband, father, community- & church-member, there are so many things in my life that involve food. A good meal – a relaxing dinner with family and friends – having fun in the kitchen with […]
Carina Cellers 7 percent Blend
Perhaps you are not familiar with Carina Cellars, but this particular wine is, & has been a favorite of mine over the past few years. It is called “7 Percent”, & it is a blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Viognier? You may be thinking, hey that’s an odd combo. But honestly the addition of white […]