Mardi Gras 2012

Where is the value @ during Mardi Gras? Easy...Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken.
Tip: Go to the Popeyes on Magazine. The Magazine store is far and away the best Popeyes in the city! And if you ain't ordering spicy, you might as well not order at all.

Other good values on the route include, Beignets from New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood on St. Charles Avenue which can easily be ordered on the way into using there incredible free restroom facility! This can become a Mardi Gras must on a nightly basis. The $2 pitchers @ Reginelli's on Magazine are also very helpful on Lundi Gras!

So i gained five pounds in five days, but it was totally worth it. Thinking about it, the best value of Mardi Gras is the people watching and amazing parades! Both free and very interesting.

The Power of Quinoa

2011 was the year of Quinoa in my house. What an amazing grain I learned to love. Very versatile and decently healthy.

The grain, Quinoa, has spanish origins but will be seen more and more in the USA in the upcoming years.

For best results, grill a variety of colorful vegetables to cut up and mix in with your quinoa. I recommend peppers and corn. Mango and avocado also add a great flavor.

Quinoa can be found in almost all grocery stores (look in the ethnic food aisle or with the grains)and is an extremely good value. If i can cut out white rice and replace that terrible starch with quinoa in 2012, i should move closer to my new years resolution of losing 15 lbs.

Cheers!