Memorial Day!
Darlings,
I hope you enjoyed as much as I did the Memorial Day Weekend that included, among other things, the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, the Greek Festival and ceremonies in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
I will never forget the time that I was living in Ibiza, Spain and I flew to New Orleans at the tune of $1,900 to be at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. That is when I made up my mind that my beloved New Orleans is my home until I die. A TOAST TO THAT!
Prior to the NOWFE, On Wednesday, I visited Houmas House. Mother Nature blessed us with the most beautiful day to visit my favorite plantation - Houmas House - The Sugar Palace also known as the “The Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road.”
I have been having a French friend, Alain Roux, staying with me for a few weeks. He has visited the Whitney and Oak Alley plantations but I promised him that he needed to experience the one and only "Sugar Palace" - Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. We were joined by my darling friend, conductor Paul Mauffrey (who experienced a thrill playing two of the vintage Steinways), Duchess Chiquita Bergen and my roommateDavid Martinis. We were hosted by talented Jim Blanchard and lovely Cecily Neville Boudreaux for a very delicious luncheon. I am still salivating the delicious eggplant with lump crabmeat and I also tasted from the buffet the fabulous red and beans and rice. My friends that have never been to Houmas House were also treated to a personalized tour of the mansion, the lovely gardens and of course the Turtle Bar and the exquisite Carriage House Restaurant.
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That evening, it was time to attend the annual fundraiser for Project Lazarus. The Guardian Angel Award Gala was like, in the past, lovely and delicious. The elegant cocktail hour, dinner, auction and program was held at Messina’s at the Terminal at the Lakefront Airport. The elegant event recognized two of Project Lazarus’ most esteemed volunteers and supporters, David Cortez and Anne Milling. Project Lazarus helps empower people living with HIV/AIDS by offering important support services.
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On Thursday, I was invited to attend the opening night of Wicked at the Saenger Theater. I have seen it many times but I think this production is one of the best so make sure you catch it. It is playing until June 19. Not to be missed!
OMG, the NOFWFE was indeed a wonderful Wine and Food Experience.
The annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience brings together winemakers from all over the world, talented and well-known chefs and industry leaders. Here they showcase their talents and hard work during a series of events to educate, entertain and inspire both producers and consumers of food and wines.Royal Stroll with the Krewe of Cork- What fun!
On Saturday, it was time to attend the Grand Tasting (the only one, since this year the Friday Grand Tasting was eliminated). The Grand Tasting experience at NOWFE was just wonderful! It showcased more than 1,000 domestic and international vintages alongside delicious foods served by over 75 of New Orleans’ finest chefs and purveyors.
NOWFE gave away $80,000 to support culinary education in 2016. SoFab received $32,000 and the following organizations each receiving $8,000 apiece: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, Delgado Culinary Arts, NOCCA Culinary Arts, John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University, The Louisiana Restaurant Association's Education Foundation and the UNO School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism.
The “King of Louisiana Seafood” Chef Blake Phillips of Sage in Monroe was crowned Louisiana Seafood King at NOWFE during the eighth annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, hosted by the LA Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. Nine chefs from across the state competed for the coveted title and the winner will represent the Louisiana seafood industry at events throughout the year. I cannot wait for next year.
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I concluded my Memorial Day Weekend by pausing to remember our fallen soldiers and hosting a Margaritas Party for my neighbors.
Memorial Day is often confused with Veterans Day. Why? According to the Department of Veterans Affairs . . .
“Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military — in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served — not only those who died — have sacrificed and done their duty.”
Darlings, this week is another one that I wish I had a clone, since there is only one me!
I am going to start my week on Wednesday, June 1 by attending the Press Conference for the French Market’s 30th Anniversary Creole Tomato Festival. At 10:00 a.m., The Very Reverend Father Phillip G. Landry from St. Louis Cathedral will offer a blessing of three crates of tomatoes in front of French Market, where a larger than life Creole tomato cut-out decorates the iconic archway
Wednesdays on the Point free summer concert series begins June 1st through July 6th, 2016.The concerts are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
at the Algiers Point ferry landing.* The Soul Rebels, June 1
YLC Wednesday at the Square
in Lafayette Square
Free Concert Series
with food and drink for sale to benefit the
Young Leadership Council presents on Wednesday from 5-8 pm Tab Benoit
+ N'awlins Johnnys- www.wednesdayatthesquare.com
On Thurday, June 2nd, The Consulate of Mexico invites you to the event "El Mezcal y Arte Oaxaqueño"
+ N'awlins Johnnys- www.wednesdayatthesquare.com
On Thurday, June 2nd, The Consulate of Mexico invites you to the event "El Mezcal y Arte Oaxaqueño"
On June 3rd, there will be not just one but two events that I will have to maneuver to attend both.he first one will be Juleps in June, the Faulkner Society’s annual overture to the summer social season. The fundraiser will take place this year on Friday evening, June 3. 2016’s venue is the stunning, recently renovated Garden District residence and gardens at 1216 Jackson Avenue, home of Honorary Co-Chairs Andrea and David Bland. Co-sponsors will include One Book, One New Orleans, which will be providing young professional volunteers for Juleps in June 2016.
Literary Guests of Honor will include Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, Xavier University Professor and author of the nonfiction book, The “Baby Dolls”: Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Tradition, which focuses on how black women have gained important roles in the parading traditions of New Orleans street culture. Fiction Guests of Honor will be New Orleans native John Gregory Brown, one of the country’s finest literary fiction storytellers, whose new novel, A Thousand Miles From Nowhere, is regarded as the best fictional depiction of love, loss, and displacement in the wake of Hurricane Katrina the festival organizers have read. Joining him as an honoree is his wife, Carrie Brown, author of seven critically acclaimed novels including her new novel, The Stargazer’s Sister. John Brown is an English Professor at Sweetbriar College and Carrie Brown is Writer-in-Residence; they both teach writing. All of the literary guests of honor also will be members of the faculty of presenters for Words & Music, 2016.
That night is also :
A DINNER TRIBUTE TO CHEF PRUDHOMME PLUS A DAY OF CULINARY EDUCATION, Friday, June 3 at Purloo and will pay homage to one of America's best-‐known chefs — Paul Prudhomme.
WYES Honors Chef Prudhomme And Explores A Variety Of Cuisine & Its History With The Help of Celebrated Chefs
June 4-5 -Oyster Fest at @Woldenberg Park
On Saturday, June 4, I also have two events that I do not want to miss :
2016 SUMMER WINE FEST benefiting the French American Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast at the Shops at Canal Place (see brochure in the calendar below) 2016 SUMMER WINE FEST
Benefitting the French American Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast
Saturday, June 4
7:30-10:30 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. VIPs only!)
The Shops at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, Level 2
Members $45, Non-Members $65
Dressy Casual Attire
(If in doubt, wear red, white and blue)
Free parking during event only
Entertainment
Tim Laughlin Trio
& a Strolling Jazz Trio
That evening is also Heart & Soul Gala that benefits American Heart Association at Generation Hall from 7 to 11 p.m.
This event will help raise funds to help create education outreach programs to benefit the New Orleans community. The American Heart Association, the oldest and largest voluntary health organization in the nation, works to fight cardiovascular diseases and defects, the No. 1 killer in Louisiana.
On Sunday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. Hats, Heels & Highballs Presented by the Spice of Life Women's Expo (see brochure below).
SAVE THIS DATE: Wednesday, June 15 for the next Round Table Luncheon that will be co-hosted by FestiGals.
Saturday, June 4
New Orleans Heart Ball
Please join us for the Heart Ball, an elegant celebration of life, with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association.
Last year, our Heart Ball events raised close to $73 million with support from over 100,000 individuals and corporations nation-wide to fund our life saving mission of fighting heart disease and stroke - our leading health threats. Tens of thousands of donors just like you attended their local Heart Ball to not only fight this disease but to help bring us closer to achieving our impact goal of improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% and by reducing the deaths from cardiovascular disease & stroke by 20%.
For more information please contact: Timekia Mallery
timekia.mallery@heart.org ~ (770) 612-6915Visit the New Orleans Heart Ball site
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