Visiting New Orleans

I was browsing some pictures about St. Patrick's Parade but, I saw these set of photos in my folder. Well, I promise to post pictures of St. Patrick's parade later but first, let me share these photos. I personally took these pictures in New Orleans during Mardi Gras parade. I noticed that most of the souvenir stores in French Quarter area has this type of display.

It shows the culture in New Orleans. They love music and have a good time. Inside the store, there are plenty of souvenir items to choose from. They also sell voodoo dolls and all those black magic paraphernalia.

During Mardi Gras season, the French Quarter in New Orleans is crowded and the traffic is terrible. This is a fun place but, you should be careful always. Do not wander the streets at night! The food is delicious and affordable. The Southern Cuisine is always good you know.

There are so many hotels and few casinos in the area. My personal favorite is the Harrah's Hotel and Casino because I love the location. It is near the mall and the French Quarter area. Their buffet has a wide selection of great tasting food and very affordable too.

This is just one of the streets in New Orleans. We were heading to Harrah's for lunch before we head back home. Anyway, I miss going to New Orleans. In few weeks, we will be moving to Mississippi so; the thought of visiting this place again is what I look forward to.

Silver Mime in New Orleans

When we live in Mississippi, my husband and I would go to New Orleans and hang out in Cafe' du Monde for a good coffee break. Then, we stroll down the French Quarter and silver mime like the picture below is everywhere in the area. At first glance, you would think that they are statues. When you look at them again, you will realized that they are street performers. I would say, they are really good in their profession.They do not beg money but, you are urge to give a donation hehehe. That is their way of living so; be kind to them if you happen to see them in the streets. If you travel to Louisiana, your visit will only be completed if you take the time to check out French Quarter which is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. Plan a travel to Louisiana any time soon. If you love crowded places, visit New Orleans on Mardi Gras season. Party, fun, music, dancing and parades are overwhelming. Check it out.

Cafe Du Monde at New Orleans

The original place for beignets, is right here in New Orleans, Louisiana: Cafe du Monde. A beignet is a deep fried dough and sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is like a doughnut or a pastry but, the unique taste of it makes it so original from this place.

If you happen to visit New Orleans, make sure you dine in at Cafe Du Monde. Buy the coffee and take out a beignet to eat later that night. Make sure you separate the powdered sugar from the beignet or else, it will be soggy in few hours.

New Orleans Address Plaques

New Orleans is a place which is full of charm and history. The famous French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Cafe Du Monde and French Market that has vendors with voodooo stuff, you will see them all in this place. My visit to Cafe Du Monde brings me to a wonderful experience knowing the history of this place.

You will see this sign right next to Cafe Du Monde, my favorite place to buy beignets. Check it out if you plan to visit Boubon Street in New Orleans.

The Saints at New Orleans

When I was in the PI, I love to watch Fox News and Food Network. Basically, I know the famous US food chef by name because I watched their show on cable TV. One time, they featured the BEIGNETS in Louisiana showing the Cafe Du Monde place, the origin of the famous beignets. I was so curious about the taste. When we live in Mississippi, I told my husband that I want to eat Beignets and off we go to Louisiana. Then, we frequent the place and always stop by at Cafe Du Monde for a quick snacks. The picture below was taken in February, 2010 at New Orleans.I can't wait for the Football Season! I want to cheer for my favorite team, SAINTS. In 2010, they became the NFL Champion and we head the place to witness the welcome parade for the SAINTS team. That was a freezing day in New Orleans and despite the 200K crowd, everybody was freezing to death! After the parade, it took us 4 hours to get out from the hotel garage and took us another hour to get out from Downtown area. That event was fun and exciting!

Cafe Du Monde In New Orleans

I always love watching Lifestyle Network when I was in the Philippines because of the cooking show. Cafe' du Monde in New Orleans was featured in one of the shows. I was intrigued by the food they call Beignets and made a wish that i will gonna go there and eat. I was able to convinced my husband to go to New Orleans and see Cafe'du Monde in French Quarter. This food reminded me of the "siakoy" which my neighbor sells every merienda time.LOL! It is just an ordinary snack for ordinary Filipino. Though siakoy is presented in a twisted shape , beignets on the other hand is like square shape and is soft and served with sprinkled sugar at the top. What an experienced! They should come to the Philippines too and try our Siakoy, right?