TWO OF MY FAVORITE PLACES ON EARTH FEATURED

FORBES MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHTS
​THE SOUTH'S MOST 'TASTEFUL TOWNS'

I became aware of our rich culinary culture early on having grown up in Bayou Teche Country, Patoutville, just next door to New Iberia. Our family was filled with great cooks. Simple backyard gatherings, crab boils this time of the year, often become incredible feasts.

The pleasures of the table, and how it evokes friendly conversation and develops lifelong friendships  is a tradition I carry forth in my life. Sometimes I post pics on social media capturing these traditions. Are you enjoying blueberries and peaches these days? Has peach cobbler always been this good? 

Fittingly, New Iberia and Natchez get their due in this short list of tasteful small southern towns in Forbes Magazine (click for story).I'm glad for the Tabasco shout-out, which is like adding sunshine to a meal, and over in Natchez, Regina Charboneau gets her due. I encourage you to visit all the restaurants featured, and to bring a friend.  Bon Appetit!