As I See It - 01.02.16 - Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou

So...the Jambalaya set and I decided this was as a good a night as any to have it for dinner. I must say it was yummy!

I've portioned it out and froze it so that I can enjoy it for awhile.

Pic Of The Day - 01.01.15 - And We're Off!

So...if you read yesterday's post, you will recall that my inspiration for this Pic Of The Day project was inspired by Carly Simon. For 2014, I was about 98% successful in documenting the year. And, I'm going to it another shot.

So...this is the first Pic Of The Day for 2015.

This is a pot of jambalaya. It's a tradition that I started a few years ago on the first day of the year; make a pot of jambalaya. I tried making posole but I've never been able to nail the consistency of the broth and the spices like my dad and paternal grandmother could make. I've nailed the jambalaya so in the spirit of stick with what you know, I'm sticking with the jambalaya.

I didn't spend all day in the apartment. I did get out and go to Starbucks, Walmart, HEB and to an afternoon party. I still have plenty of unpacking to do and a bunch of laundry, so guess what I'll be doing this weekend!

Bon temps rouler on Bourbon Street (Feb. 2007)

As I have mentioned upteen times in the past few days, I'm missing New Orleans right now. As I type this, Krewe of Orpheus is probably approaching the Convention Center for Orpheuscapade. You see...while people on the streets are clamoring for beads, black-tied guests are waiting inside for the parade to come to them.

YES! The parade floats and bands come inside. Many of the Krewe members save their best beads for Orpheuscapade. Last year Harry Connick, Jr. performed once all of the floats were inside and parked. My photos from Orpheuscapade suck because I had an adult beverage in one hand, a camera in the other and I was trying to catch beads.

Last year I had a drink knocked out of my hand by a set of beads. Then I got hit on the head with a full bag of beads. UGH! I'm missing it right now. So...to bring New Orleans to NoRO, I just made a big pot of Jambalaya and gave AttyHou and Everyday Italian part of the batch.

So, I decided to post some pictures from last year. These pictures were taken on Lundi Gras. There is only photo that I am going to explain. Enjoy!

This is a very interesting hair pattern. I told him it looked like a hurricane and he agreed. He was a good sport and let me take a photo of the back of his head. I get real brave after a few cocktails.

Son of gun we'll have big fun on the bayou

Jambalaya, a crawfish pie, and file gumbo...

More info tomorrow.