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Café Du Monde
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Café Du Monde
New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 12-- A Steamboat, a Cathedral, and Beignets
Once again Madeleine and I feast on the breakfast selection at the Hotel Mazarin while enjoying the charms of the tree-shaded courtyard. What a great way to start the day.
Then we head out on foot, in the direction of something called River Walk, which we assume is a nice long path on which we can stroll near the Mississippi River. But nope, River Walk is just the name of an outlet mall, so we give it a miss. We give the aquarium next door a miss also, (there are very nice aquariums in both Seattle and Chicago). And although I would normally want to try my luck, when we hear that Harrah’s Casino is located on the former site of the slave market (bad karma), we give it a miss also.
There is a wide swath of pavement that stretches from the River Walk Marketplace to the Steamboat Natchez, the sun is shining, the river may be muddy but it also sparkles in the sun, and it feels great to amble along, enjoying the day. When we come abreast of the Natchez we find a huge line of people waiting to buy tickets for jazz tours. We do not join this queue as who would want to spend a glorious day in an exciting city waiting in line in the sun?
There is still a lot of New Orleans to be explored, so we head away from the river and toward the St. Louis Cathedral (official name: Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France) where we can sightsee while catching a break from the sun and heat. The Cathedral was built in 1794 and contains suits of armor, statues, stained glass, and long pews where we can sit for a while and rest up for our next sightseeing venture.
Jackson Square
Upon exiting the Cathedral we head for the incessantly recommended Café du Monde. On the way there, we walk past Jackson Square and browse through a few shops. My favorite sells several flavors of Tabasco sauce and I still regret failing to buy a few bottles of the more unusual flavors to bring home. A block more and we reach the exterior patio of Café du Monde. My heart sinks when I see the mob of people fighting for seats, but luckily, when we venture inside, we find a table easily and are able to order beignets and chicory coffee without undue delay.
Our order arrives surprisingly quickly—deep-fried pastries layered with powdered sugar that are still warm. They’re good, I’m glad I tried them, but to be honest they aren’t something I will ever need to eat again. But anyone who likes pastries more than I do should be very happy with this New Orleans treat. My sister-in-law, for instance, tells me she could eat the beignets at Café du Monde three times a day. I don’t get it, but even so, decide I really must buy some beignet mix to take home with me as a gift. Luckily a gift shop nearby sells it, so I’m set.
Then it’s back to the room to rest up before our tour of the Garden District, for which I bought tickets online this morning. (Continued)
New Orleans
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beignets & iced chicory coffee
New Orleans, Louisiana
Your summer party needs a coffee bar. Here's how to set one up
A self-serve iced coffee bar keeps guests going long after the food coma sets in. Get the setup checklist, best beans, syrups, and toppings to build one in under an hour.
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How to Brew the Perfect Cold Coffee Using South Indian Beans This Spring
f you’ve ever had a glass of cold coffee, you already know it hits differently, especially when spring rolls around and the temperature starts climbing.
And if you add South Indian coffee to the mix, you’ll get a bold yet smooth, full-bodied flavor on your palate.
Whether you’re a first-timer or just want to level up your home brew game, this guide will show you how to make cold coffee using South Indian beans, step by step.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
You don’t need any fancy equipment. Here’s a simple list of what to grab:
South Indian filter coffee
A South Indian drip filter or any method that brews concentrated coffee
Full-fat chilled milk, sugar
Ice cubes
A blender is optional, but it gives you the best texture.
If you want a dessert-style version, a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a nice add-on. Skip it if you want a cleaner, lighter drink.
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When I planted chicory I did not expect it to grow 6 feet tall. I planted chicory for the blooms, the greens and roots for chicory "coffee". Down south they roast the roots and make a coffee like drink which is good for cleaning out the liver and kindneya. They also mix the roasted roots with regular coffee and serve that with French Market Doughnuts. Delicious!
