Archive for the ‘French Quarter’ Category
New Orleans French Quarter is not all tourist! There are residents living here as well!
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Many think the French Quarter is just full of tourist and bars but there is much more to expore and view. This is a mistake not to vist these areas. As you get closer to Esplanade Avenue the Quarter becomes much more residential with home and condos. As you move towards North Rampart you also see this trend. Many, many people do not venture far enough to get a different view. Thus I will give you a few ! You can even find a place to park!!
Louisiana Foods and Spices can fill a grocery store alone?
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Louisiana spices, mixes, batters, sauces can easily fill a grocery sote on their own. This area is unique in that people like to cook and eat things that are truly different. Everything from Gumbo mix, fry batters and hot sauces are native to South Louisiana. They are only made one place in the world and that is in Louisiana. The people do not change their habits here easily but people visiting like to take a taste of Louisiana home with them. This is a store in the New Orleans French Market but is not alone stocking these local items. This is not all either.
Creole Cottages in New Orleans, Very Historic!
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
The Creole Cottages in New Orleans are indeed historic ! These were very popular in the city from 1790 to about 1850. These were very straight forward buildings with 4 identicle rooms and two cabinets in the rear. These cabinets were smaller rooms that were for used for sleeping or a space for a staircase. The houses were raised one or two steps above the street or banquette or sidewalk. The highest concentration of these cottages are in the Vieux Carre and the Fauboug Marigny. The houses feature tow front doors or known as a two bay design. many times outbuildings that were tow stories were built in the rear yards.
This style is thought to have originated in the West Indies and introduced to New Orleans by early Haitian refugees. The beauty today is that they are so simple and functional. Much better to have added running water and power for today’s world. They may look like a double but they are not. Maybe this is where the idea came from?
Ferns and French Quarter Balconies, Semi-Tropical Weather makes it all possible.
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
The balconies in the New Orleans French Quarter that adorn the historic buildings are also a showcase for those with a green thumb. A balcony is a porch to the world to show their skills. This is made possible by plenty of moisture through our humidity and frequent showers. Freezes are rare occurrences and the sunshine is plentiful. The growing season is long with the best weather being October to May. The Mississippi Delta soil is rich in organic materials. The only rocks that we have are imported from other states and countries.
