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The Culinary Tour: a Gem in the Realm of Vacations

If you’re an avid traveller, you’re likely to have taken all the ‘usual’ vacations – from beach breaks and mountain retreats to spa getaways. And if you don’t get the opportunity to travel much, you’ll undoubtedly want your trips to be extraordinary and well-worth your time. The reality is that while there are countless types of fulfilling recreational pursuits out there, travellers are always looking for new and interesting ways to spend their vacations. After all, everyone wants to come away with a holiday experience that’s not only unique, but unforgettable.

A gem in the realm of vacations has long been the culinary tour. Yet this type of getaway has kept a perpetual sense of novelty, quite simply because there are so many ways to relish it. When you go to a beach, you can expect sun, sand and waves; but when you take a tour reflecting all the cultural and culinary influences upon the cuisine of a region, you might come away with much more than you bargained for. Simply put, if you love travelling, enjoy trying new things and can’t get your fill of good food, a culinary tour is the perfect type of vacation for you.

No matter where you go these days, there’s something delicious to eat. But there are certainly parts of the US which boast a rich culinary history. One of these is undoubtedly New Orleans, Louisiana. Sure, New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration and Jazz Fest; but the city, known as “The Big Easy,” is also world-renowned for its culinary customs. New Orleans is noted for its mix of cultures, each of which has held on to its past traditions in some way – and food, like music, just happens to be one of the most prominent of these traditions.

Tour the city’s most famous kitchens and dining rooms – particularly in the French quarter and along Bourbon Street – and learn about the many ethnic influences that have helped shape its history and unique cuisine. Pick up on the culinary contributions of historic restaurants in the area, dating from 1840 to present, and learn the distinctions between Creole and Cajun foods! No matter how you go about it, you can’t go wrong with a culinary tour in New Orleans.

Alternatively, why not combine a culinary tour with a wine-tasting excursion? Napa Valley, California is undoubtedly the ideal destination if this idea strikes your fancy. Napa Valley is the American capital of food and wine, and a region which attracts countless visitors from around the world each year. By touring a winery, you can come to appreciate the various processes involved in producing an exquisite wine – from harvesting and fermentation to ageing. And aside from all the fantastic culinary treasures and premium wines, you can expect stunning, picturesque scenery. Whether you’re a novice or an accomplished wine connoisseur, a wine and culinary tour in Napa Valley is guaranteed to delight you. Moreover, Napa Valley is just 30 miles north of San Francisco, so you could easily make your way down to try the culinary treats of the “Golden Gate City” – which includes those in America’s largest Chinatown.

If you’re considering a culinary tour, rest assured that you’ll find a number of fantastic options for accommodation – regardless of whether you’re off to the east coast, west coast or deep south. A culinary tour is truly one of the best ways to become acquainted with a city’s culture and unique character – so why not book a culinary tour today and prepare to have your taste buds dazzled!

Martin Mcallister
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-culinary-tour-a-gem-in-the-realm-of-vacations-90949.html

Louisiana Part 3. New Orleans

Drive by Tourist. New Orleans. Louisiana pt. 3. My dog kelly makes new friends.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 05 04 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!

High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today May 04		Sunny	78°/56°	0 %
Thu May 05		Mostly Sunny	79°/58°	10 %
Fri May 06		Sunny	83°/63°	0 %
Sat May 07		Sunny	85°/67°	0 %
Sun May 08		Sunny	86°/72°	0 %
Mon May 09		Mostly Sunny	88°/75°	10 %
Tue May 10		Partly Cloudy	87°/74°	20 %
Wed May 11		Mostly Sunny	89°/73°	20 %
Thu May 12		Sunny	90°/72°	0 %
Fri May 13		Partly Cloudy	89°/70°	20 %

Good Morning NOLA!  Are you sure it is May? It’s a little chilly. Through 2pm today it will be sunny and windy. Abundant sunshine in store today. Our high is seventy-eight degrees. Winds northeast at 15 to 25 mph. It is windy this morning.  We are experiencing near recordlow temps. Our chance of rain in the Crescent City area is only ten percent.  Like I always say, it never hurts to keep the umbrella handy just in case.   There is still lots going on in the city as usual.  Jazz Fest is here and the line-up looks awesome as usual. Don’t miss out. I hope you are making your hump day plans and it includes music.  The weather should cooperate so get out and enjoy.  The week ahead looks pretty good. Don’t worry about those scattered showers over the week ahead but all in all looks great. I will  be at the 1850′s House Store sigining books in a couple of weeks. I will let you know exact dates as I get them. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

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New Years Eve At New Orleans Carousel Bar

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A new twist on an old favorite, the Hotel Monteleone presents the Carousel Bar in 2012 style. Stop in tonight while you are waiting for the countdown in Jackson Square. Happy New Year y’all! See you in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

New Year’s Eve Kicks Off Regular Musical Line-up in Newly Reopened Carousel Bar and Lounge

Tuesday through Saturday night entertainment starts January 2012 at Hotel Monteleone

New Orleans, LA – With the New Year comes a brand new line-up of fresh musical entertainment in the famous, newly reopened Carousel Bar and Lounge in the Hotel Monteleone. The nightly entertainment kicks off on New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. with Luther Kent, a New Orleans jazz favorite, and includes well-known artists and newcomers on the scene every Tuesday through Saturday night in January and beyond.

All the musical entertainment is free and open to the public. The 2012 line-up features a rotation of well-known New Orleans artists, Hotel favorites and special guests including Robin Barnes & Band, the Luther Kent Quartet, Lena Prima & Band, Eudora Evans & Band and the George French Jazz Quartet. Of special note, it honors the Hotel’s past as Lena Prima’s father, Louis Prima, played regularly at the Hotel back in the mid-1960s.

The Carousel Bar’s new lounge area reopened on December 30 after undergoing a renovation, which included adding expansive windows along Royal Street, enhanced décor and a secondary stationery bar. The current furnishings in the bar and lounge are temporary and will be replaced with new furniture to complete the renovation.

“Because the Carousel Bar is such an iconic part of the Hotel Monteleone, we were very careful during the renovation process to enrich without detracting from the atmosphere that patrons love,” said Andrea Thornton, director of sales and marketing for the Hotel Monteleone. “In addition to physical enhancements, we also focused on the Carousel Bar’s musical entertainment by welcoming industry veteran Marie Long to our team.”

Recently appointed director of entertainment for the Hotel Monteleone, Marie Long will be in charge of booking regular entertainment for the famous Carousel Bar and Lounge. With more than 36 years of experience in the music industry, Long has worked with national and local talents, including The DUKES of Dixieland, Chicago, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Tony Bennett, among others. Before forming Extravaganzas, Inc., her own music production company in 1992, Long worked with Pete Fountain Productions and Ray Bloch Productions.

“I’m ecstatic to be working with the Hotel to introduce a variety of entertainment into the newly renovated Carousel Lounge,” said Long. “We are featuring classic jazz artists and legendary R&B singers to brand new on-the-scene talent. We plan on celebrating music legends and creating new ones right here on the corner of Royal and Iberville Streets in the Carousel Bar and Lounge.”

For more information and a complete schedule of upcoming Carousel Bar entertainment, please visit http://hotelmonteleone.com/carouselbarentertainment. For more information about Hotel Monteleone or to make reservations to stay at the hotel, please visit www.hotelmonteleone.com or call (504) 523-3341. Become a fan on Facebook and help the Hotel reach its 125th Anniversary goal of 12,500 fans! Follow the Hotel Monteleone on Twitter @hotelmonteleone and @carouselbar.

Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone, www.hotelmonteleone.com, has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks in the famous French Quarter. The hotel is the Quarter’s largest full-service hotel, featuring 600 comfortable, luxurious guestrooms and suites. Hotel Monteleone is within walking-distance of some of New Orleans most famous attractions and is conveniently located 11 miles from the Louis Armstrong International Airport. Hotel Monteleone is a member of the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts, a consecutive AAA Four Diamond award-winner, and has won the J.D. Power and Associates Upscale Hotel Award for “An Outstanding Guest Experience.”

The New Orleans Hotel Monteleone is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2011.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 02 16 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Feb 16		Sunny	71°/54°	0 %
Thu Feb 17		Partly Cloudy	73°/55°	10 %
Fri Feb 18		Partly Cloudy	72°/53°	0 %
Sat Feb 19		Partly Cloudy	70°/53°	10 %
Sun Feb 20		Partly Cloudy	71°/58°	20 %
Mon Feb 21		Partly Cloudy	73°/59°	10 %
Tue Feb 22		Isolated T-Storms	74°/50°	30 %
Wed Feb 23		Few Showers	68°/53°	30 %
Thu Feb 24		Mostly Sunny	69°/53°	10 %
Fri Feb 25		Partly Cloudy	69°/50°	20 %

 Good Morning NOLA! It is another beautiful spring like day.  Hight today just nosing over the seventy degree mark with plenty of sun on this hump day.  What a great week we have had so far and there is more to come.  It looks like our overnight lows will stay in the fifties with sunny days in the seventies for the next several days. You won’t need the jacket today.  I am mentally going through my closet and trying to think of what I can wear that will be right for this warm day but not too spring like.  After all it is still February. No rain in the forecast until mid week next week and then it is just a few showers.  Saturday starts the first parrade for the 2011 Mardi Gras season.  What great weather to get things kicked off.  I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday and the rest of your week is just as great.  I know I will be soaking up this sunshine.  See you in NOLA! 

Sharon Denise Talbot

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Do you like "Cajun Cooking"?

We actually call it "Coon A$$" Cooking here in Louisiana!

Best Food in the United States!!!
Coon *** is just an affectionate term we use here in Louisiana concerning our heritage!

Please believe me, I did not mean to offend ANYONE!!!

I am soooooo Sorry!!!

♥♥♥

I love it and have cried since copeland died ..and they all went out of business..
Copelands was the best ever!
spinach and artichoke w bow tie pasta fried up..
and gumbo and blackened prime rib nothing like it.
We eat crawfish sausage in everything…i agree best ever.

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 04 29 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!

High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Apr 29		Sunny	82°/63°	0 %
Sat Apr 30		Sunny	85°/72°	0 %
Sun May 01		Partly Cloudy	86°/74°	20 %
Mon May 02		Scattered T-Storms	86°/70°	40 %
Tue May 03		Scattered T-Storms	78°/58°	40 %
Wed May 04		Sunny	79°/61°	0 %
Thu May 05		Sunny	82°/66°	0 %
Fri May 06		Scattered T-Storms	85°/68°	60 %
Sat May 07		Scattered T-Storms	86°/71°	40 %
Sun May 08		Mostly Sunny	88°/70°	10 %

Good Morning NOLA! It’s Friday people. What a beautiful day to kick off Jazz Fest 2011 Our  high will be in the eighties today.  Our rain chance is a mere ten percent today. It never hurts to keep the umbrella handy just in case, but I don’t think you will need it.  There is sun in the forecast which is always nice.  There is still lots going on in the city as usual.  Jazz Fest is finally here and the line-up looks awesome as usual. I hope you are making your weekend plans and it includes music.  The weather should cooperate so get out and enjoy.  We have a great week of weather ahead. Thursday looks a little iffy with a forty percent chance of rain but all in all looks great. I will  be at the 1850′s House Store sigining books in a couple of weeks. I will let you know exact dates as I get them. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 05 15 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today May 15		Sunny	80°/61°	0 %
Mon May 16		Sunny	77°/56°	0 %
Tue May 17		Sunny	78°/59°	0 %
Wed May 18		Sunny	81°/68°	0 %
Thu May 19		Partly Cloudy	85°/74°	10 %
Fri May 20		Isolated T-Storms	87°/75°	30 %
Sat May 21		Isolated T-Storms	88°/74°	30 %
Sun May 22		Scattered T-Storms	88°/73°	40 %
Mon May 23		Partly Cloudy	89°/74°	20 %
Tue May 24		Mostly Sunny	88°/73°	20 %

Good Morning NOLA! What a beautiful Sunday morning! I am loving this wonderful weather. Through 2pm today it will be sunny with temperatures rising towards the mid 70s. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.   Abundant sunshine. High around 80F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.  Our chance of rain in the Crescent City area is zero percent  today.  There is still lots going on in the city as usual.  The Saints and Sinners Literary Conference is in town. Check out the new exhibit at the THNOC.  This city never sleeps so don’t miss a thing . I hope your  plans include music.  It is good for the soul. The weather should cooperate so get out and enjoy.  The week ahead looks pretty good. Don’t worry about those scattered showers over the week ahead but all in all looks great. I will  be at the 1850′s House Store sigining books today,Sunday, May 15th once again. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 02 03 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!  

High / Low (°F) Precip. % Today Feb 03 Rain 39°/37° 70 % Fri Feb 04 Rain 42°/34° 90 % Sat Feb 05 Mostly Sunny 48°/38° 20 % Sun Feb 06 Mostly Sunny 62°/48° 20 % Mon Feb 07 Showers 62°/41° 40 % Tue Feb 08 Few Showers 50°/37° 30 % Wed Feb 09 Few Showers 53°/41° 30 % Thu Feb 10 Showers 59°/42° 30 % Fri Feb 11 Partly Cloudy 61°/48° 10 % Sat Feb 12 Partly Cloudy 63°/48° 20 %

 Good Morning NOLA!  It’s cold and it’s wet!  Yuck!  I bet you didn’t need me to tell you that.  The rain is here for the next couple of days and as cold as it is there is a chance for sleet and even possible snow.  This is not the kind of weather you want to be out and about in.  Personally my plans revolve around my bed and my couch for the next few days.  The highs are barely getting out of the thirties if that.  Our lows are staying in the thirties over night.  Don’t forget to take care of the pipes, the pets and your peeps.  It is cold out there.  For you northern transplants out there it might be a joke to you but this is serious weather for us. We are not used to frozen rain or snowballs, unless it’s the kind you get from the snowball stand in the sweltering summer.  Have a great day whatever your plans are and I’ll see you in NOLA! …. after it warms up . 

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 06 04 11

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!

High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Tonight Jun 04		Isolated T-Storms	78°	30 %
Sun Jun 05		Isolated T-Storms	95°/78°	30 %
Mon Jun 06		Partly Cloudy	96°/78°	20 %
Tue Jun 07		Isolated T-Storms	95°/77°	30 %
Wed Jun 08		Isolated T-Storms	95°/77°	30 %
Thu Jun 09		Isolated T-Storms	93°/77°	30 %
Fri Jun 10		Scattered T-Storms	91°/77°	30 %
Sat Jun 11		Isolated T-Storms	91°/77°	30 %
Sun Jun 12		Scattered T-Storms	91°/78°	60 %
Mon Jun 13		Scattered T-Storms	93°/78°	60 %

Good Morning NOLA!  It’s Saturday and it’s HOT people.  Through 11pm today it is mostly clear with temperatures falling into the low 80s. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. Low 78F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Very exciting stuff happening on this end.There is always something going on in the city as usual.  The Oyster Festival and Creole Tomato Festival is this weekend and it is the last Feret Market until the fall.  Check out the new exhibit at the THNOC.  This city never sleeps so don’t miss a thing . I hope your  plans include music.  It is good for the soul. The weather should cooperate so get out and enjoy.  The week ahead looks pretty good. Don’t worry about those scattered showers over the week ahead but all in all looks great. The book siginings at the 1850′s House Store went great. They still have books in the store and I will be back in the Quarter soon. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast