*nola cuisine*

I have really enjoyed reading the Gumbo Tales. The book has really introduced me to why New Orleans cuisine is so important. I obviously knew that Louisiana food, particularly New Orleans dishes, was rich with history and memories. One of the things I thought about as I read the book was that I should really start taking advantage of all that New Orleans has to offer food wise. I am on a very humble college budget that has been a deterrence for not taking advantage of all the fabulous dining. However, I feel like I should give up a night or two at the Boot or Maple every few weeks and spend that money on a good meal. After all, isn't the Boot a black hole that is making me a lesser person every time I go? I am starting a "mid-semester resolution" to start exploring all the incredible dining opportunities New Orleans has to offer.

Although I am undoubtedly a slacker in exploring New Orleans cuisine, I did attend my first crawfish boil! The boil was for the SGA elections. It was on the forth floor of the Freret garage. My friend Gracie, who is running for college of business senator (VOTE FOR HER), is from Baton Rouge. She, of course, has attended many crawfish boils. Although I was very excited about the food, she said that the crawfish gets bigger and better later in the season. I thought that the crawfish tasted pretty good, so it should be great if it can only get better!

PS. The pictures from the Art Museum looked great! I can't wait to go and see what I missed!