Why is it that when you’re ill, the only things you crave are powdered sugar and fried chicken wrapped in bacon with a side bucket of grease? Okay, so I crave greasy bacon and powdered sugar on a regular basis but STILL… You guys know what I’m talking about right?
In the great spirit of eating all the good things, I thought I’d relive some of my favorite eats from New Orleans while I’m trapped to the whole “stay in bed and rest” thing. I don’t care where you’ve eaten and what you think, you’ve never had real Cajun until you’ve had it in the south friends.
First up is Coop’s Place. I tried the smoked duck quesadilla because, HELLO, it’s smoked duck. In a quesadilla. Need I say more? There was enough spicy heat for it to set my (very!) sensitive stomach off, but not enough to burn the holy hell out of my mouth. That may be because the accompanying sour cream did a pretty good job of putting the fire out. In addition to the quesadilla (with duck!), I thought it would be fun to order a mint julep (those are a thing in the south right?) and got a perfunctory warning about the strength of said drink. I took one sip and nearly gagged. What can I say, I’m a lightweight.
Secondly, an ode to the Fried Chicken at Emeril’s restaurant. The Fried Chicken deserves capital letters because OMG, it is probably the best thing I will ever taste in my life. I literally apologized to my significant other for cheating on him with That Chicken . I tried to muffle the “Oh God!” and “Mmm, Yes!” but some things just can’t be controlled. The salt level, the herbs and spices, the crispiness of The Chicken… Everything was flat out perfect. It even came with a side of macaroni and cheese that would’ve been appreciated more if it weren’t so completely overshadowed by The Fried Chicken.
Next up, LaFitte’s was a PIRATE BLACKSMITH BAR. No, but actually, I’m not entirely sure about the pirate part but someone told me its true so I’m going for it. Since I’m a secret pirate geek, I was hardcore GEEKING out here. Seriously, it was believed to be a base of operations for smuggling. What’s awesome is they still had the original forge! Anyways, had to drink a hurricane because frankly, I was ready to get sloshed, and what they made was complete dynamite.
Finally, a visit to Café Du Monde where I casually stuffed my face with beignets. I had no shame in walking around with my hands, face, and hair dusted with powdered sugar because they were a dream to eat. It’s like munching on a condensed, bite sized funnel cake. I may have developed a crack-like addiction to these in the short time I was in the Big Easy.
Yep, definitely craving these foods while sick in bed. Go figure. Well, guess I better go make myself some nachos with a side of chocolate chip cookies. And a milkshake.
wow this looks delicious x
It’s seriously some of the best food I will probably ever have in my life!
it definitely looks it x
I definitely want to back for more!
Oh my I want some of that food too! Best food ever!
I couldn’t agree more! When we plan our trips now, we always try to figure out a way to make New Orleans a layover somehow so we can eat more food! Lol
Been there! Best beignets ever!
I know right?! It’s a good thing I don’t live in New Orleans. I’d turn into a beignet since I’d be eating them ALL THE TIME!
I bought their box mix of beignets when we were there, put it in my cupboard and forgot about it! When I found it, it had expired! I should be shot…lol
Oh noooo, so much goodness wasted!
To be honest, the man and I thought about buying a box but quickly concluded we’d most likely forget about it then be upset when we rediscovered it months later. At least we are honest with each other!
hahahaha
We know ourselves well!
OMG Did you see my post from Jungle Jim’s? I bought Café Du Monde Beignet Mix! The same type I let expire before. I couldn’t believe this international market sold them! I got their coffee too…woo hoo! Talk about a coincidence!
Yes! I did see that and I *wish* I had a jungle jim in my area! It sounds like such an incredible place!
…and it helps that they have beignet mix from cafe du monde!