Archive for 2010

World Tour: Southern Hospitality
[ 1 ] August 6, 2010 |

World Tour: Southern Hospitality

I want to move here. This is my second time in New Orleans and my second time saying this same exact statement. Granted I would put on about 100 lbs., pick up a serious drinking habit and probably gain a dangerously high cholesterol level…but I would be in bliss the entire time. Talk about generosity […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Let’s Talk About…
[ 0 ] August 3, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Let’s Talk About…

I love Tuesday’s.  It is the one day of the week where I get to vent out my frustrations of bad dining/drinking/just bad etiquette.  Surprisingly, I witness quite a bit of bad etiquette *smh* (*Translation:  shaking my head).  This week I’ll get straight to the point:  If the whole table can’t hear about it, don’t […]

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Happy Monday:  Food Blogger’s Happy Hour
[ 0 ] August 2, 2010 |

Happy Monday: Food Blogger’s Happy Hour

It’s that time again.  Food Blogger’s Happy Hour!  This time we take over the space @ TenPenh for quirky cocktails and delectable small plates.  This month is especially exciting for me because we are descending upon another 20 odd-something birthday for yours truly.  Hot and steamy, refreshing and hip…fitting that this is my month and TenPenh […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Made For TV
[ 1 ] July 30, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Made For TV

My show.  I am finally talking about the live version of Johnna Knows Good Food.  Inspired some years ago by Lauren DeSantis of The Capitol Cooking Show, I decided TV would be another way to share my love of food with everyone.  Funny, this show comes after a few shows where I made tons of […]

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World Tour: Pre-New Orleans Thoughts
[ 0 ] July 30, 2010 |

World Tour: Pre-New Orleans Thoughts

In less than seven days, I will revisit the bayou.  New Orleans, Louisiana bound baby!  Excited is an understatement and after almost 10 years, this trip is long overdue.  The last time I entered the French Quarters was when I was 19 with a cheap flight for Spring Break and the city was pre-hurricane Katrina […]

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