Hey Dolls,
I pray that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! I most certainly did. I traveled to Louisiana to spend the holiday with family. On my way to grandma’s, I decided to spend a few hours in the French Quarters of New Orleans!
What’s a trip to the NOLA without beignets, right!??! Soooo… my first stop was the infamous Cafe Du Monde! If you have ever heard of foods synonymous with New Orleans, you’ve probably heard the words gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and of course beignets (“ben-yays”). Cafe Du Monde is the original French market coffee stand that has been in existence since 1862. The fact that they’ve been around so long ought to tell you something about their likability! They only serve these delectable French-style doughnuts and coffee (soda and OJ too)….that’s got to be one of my favorite combinations! I got the standard order of beignets, which comes with three, and a cafe au lait which is coffee mixed half and half with hot milk.
These light and airy beignets are covered with icing-powdered sugar! You’ll make quite a mess but you’re provided with plenty of napkins and water.
Even though they’re light and airy, I was only able to finish two of the three. Well…actually, I had to stop myself from eating them all in an effort to save room for my lunch later! If you’re ever in New Orleans, please stop by Cafe Du Monde for this sugary treat! You’ll be glad you did.
After I left, I did a little shopping and stopped for a poboy later on the afternoon. My mission was accomplished for those few short hours I spent in the French Quarters! I could have gotten gumbo and etoufee but I knew my family would have those things available on hand during my vacay. Here are a few more pictures from my New Orleans adventure!
As always, thanks for stopping by!
I’ll be back soon!
XOXO
This is the main reason I want to visit N.O. for the good eating. Everything looks delish!
Looks yummy
You only ate 2??? Girl I scarfed down my entire order in about 5 minutes flat, LOL. My mom took photos of the powdered sugar in my hair. SMH. I can't wait to visit N.O. again!
Glad to see you had a wonderful aThanksgiving 🙂 I'm so jealous I loved New Orleans back when we went in July and can't wait to get back again! Those beignets look scrumptious …
This just about brought tears to my eyes. My ex lives there, so many memories. Glad you had a great time!
omnggggggggggggg amazing looking food!
NEW ORLEANS IS ON MY MUST SEE LIST! I love these photos and it looks like you had a wonderful time! Happy belated Thanksgiving and I hope you are having a great week!
My 8 year old daughter Kayla and I love to watch the Princess and the Frog movie together! We can watch it over and over again. It is our desire to travel to New Orleans just for some delicious beignets!!
I love that movie too! You'd love the beignets and other native dishes as well!
I haven't been to the NO in some years but I love New Orleans cuisine especially pralines, jambalaya, gumbo, po-boys and etouffee!! I have always wanted to try beigents but never have, they look like a funnel cake almost with all of the powered sugar on top. I think I need to try and make these one day. Carsedra of:http://www.embracingtherealme.com/http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/
Well, it's way after Thanksgiving but I came across your blog about Johnny's. My hubby and I are going to NOLA at the tail-end of our vacation in two weeks. We go there quite a bit, and I have to say that Johnny's is one of our favorite places to eat Po Boys. I love their Oyster Po Boys, but you can't beat their roast beef Po Boys, with lots of gravy. We have our traditions of staying at the same hotel every time (Hotel Provincial on Chartres St), eat one breakfast at Cafe DuMonde' and one at Clover Grill, on Bourbon Street, in the Fruit Loop;and I always have to have my fill of chargrilled oysters. We always do one night on Frenchman St listening to some great Jazz. I know I could eat my way trough New Orleans! LolI look forward to reading more of your blog and your culinary and fashion adventures.
I love just being in New Orleans! Louisiana has the best food doesn't it?!?!? I'm glad you stopped by my blog! Thanks and please come back again soon.