What do you get when said friend realizes it takes all day to reupholster 8 seat covers and sew two window valances…? She takes you to dinner at The Royal House in the French Quarters of New Orleans! Oh yeah! We enjoyed Charbroiled Oysters and Eggplant Straws, Baked Seafood Tortellini, Salmon & Crab Bercy *crab sauce with whipping cream & white wine*, Salads and French Onion Soup. Then we actually went for the desserts like wild people...thank goodness for to-go-boxes!
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| Peeking Inside |
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| French Fried Eggplant Straws (This photo from their website) |
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| The homemade Bread Pudding was to die for with Chicory coffee!! |
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| Key Lime Pie |
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Mississippi Mud Cheesecake~ Oh yeah yum! |
What do you get after you have stuffed yourself silly with dinner and dessert?
A walk to Café Du Monde for coffee and beignets!!
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Oh Yummy! |
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A beignet is simply a square piece of dough, fried and covered with powdered sugar.
A historical favorite in the French Quarter.
A historical favorite in the French Quarter.
So the sore fingers from pulling upholstery fabric, using a big
staple gun and sewing were paid off with good fun and food!!
Thanks Emily and Aaron!!
E & A are Holly and Richard’s friends from New York, who are stationed on the same base in New Orleans. Aaron is in the USCG too. Unfortunately Richard was unable to join us for dinner because he was working in Venice.
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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good
we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."
Flora Edwards
18 comments:
That dinner looks fabulous! Well worth a day of sewing and upholstering. You both have good friends:>)
yum yum yum
that sunset is just spectacular.
love the happy smiles
I'm thinking perhaps you got the better end of the bargain! Your shots of the street are amazing Cora, as always. Those beignets look soooooo gooooood!
Okay girlfriend you made me craving some chocolate, and before breakfast yet...the pictures are awesome.good friends are the best. Holly is a beautiful girl just like her Mama. have a great weekend. take care. think of you often.
wow ..Cora..that looks like an awesome time.. what a beautiful place and I wasnt just talking about the food.. lol
I love pretty food.. wither it is good of home cooking or very quaint dainty foods . Pretty food always taste better..
Cora,
that food looks awful good..I would like to be a test taster there....you are so talented that you can re upholster furniture...I have not a clue...it is a blessing to have a friend which shares your interest...a good time was had by all...
That is awesome...such fun! I an so hungry now!!! :D
The food and time with friends sounds wonderful. I wish we didn't have such a distance to travel to visit such a beautiful place.
you had me at eggplant straws, and then cafe du mond... SO over the top. i want to eat with you in NOLA.
xo
What a great couple of friends you two are!
Oh how fun! Does she need anymore projects done that I might be able to help with? :)
Oh my word... Mouth wide open and drooling!!!
oh yum what a great payment for your generosity lucky you
Looks wonderful!!! You both are fortunate to have each other! :D
Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
Your blog is decadent, a wonderful treat everytime I visit!
I know I've already commented but I was so happy to include you in my list of bloggers. I've always loved yours.
And beignets - YUM!
xo Erin
Thanks Momma! The food was awesome and so was the company. The chairs and curtains look amazing! I will send you pics so you can post them. (From said friend Emily)
YUM!! I'm sure your sore fingers felt much better when they held a velvety smooth, delicious beignet!
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