Calas: A Taste of Old New Orleans My grandmother, bless her heart, always had a pot of something simmering on the stove, and more often than not, it was something sweet. While her beignets were legendary, it was her Calas that truly transported me. The aroma alone – a blend of warm rice, sweet spice, … Read more
Shrimp-Eggplant Beignets With Remoulade Sauce There’s a certain magic that happens when the aroma of frying dough mingles with the salty scent of the sea. I remember being a child, craning my neck to watch my grandmother expertly drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, the bubbling transforming into golden, irresistible orbs. Those were simpler … Read more
Snail Fritters / Beignets D’Escargots: A Taste of French Summer My earliest memory of beignets involves a trip to a small village in Provence with my family. The air was thick with the scent of lavender and something else…intriguing, savory. I soon discovered it was the unmistakable aroma of frying batter, wafting from a bustling … Read more
Beignet French Toast: A Decadent Morning Delight The memory still makes my mouth water: waking up to the intoxicating aroma of sweet, yeasty dough frying to golden perfection. My grandmother, a true Southern matriarch, would transform our humble kitchen into a New Orleans bakery, crafting batches of beignets for Sunday brunch. They were light, airy … Read more
Beignets: A Taste of New Orleans in Your Own Kitchen The first time I ever tasted a beignet, I was completely unprepared for the explosion of flavor and texture. It was a humid morning in New Orleans, and the air hung thick with the scent of chicory coffee and frying dough. The pillowy squares, fresh … Read more