I Suck At Going To New Orleans

last night, my favorite sister-in-law (janine) and brother-in-law (pj) got back from there little getaway with my friend (jen) and her brothers (bill and dan). their destination: new orleans.

now, i suck at going to new orleans.

i have never been to new orleans. i have always wanted to go to new orleans... not just because new orleans is known for its mardi gras party and breast exposing women (although that does not detract from the appeal).

the mass devourer that i am, i do enjoy cajun cuisine. speaking of the french influence, i tried my first beignet yesterday... courtesy of janine who brought some back from her trip. a beignet (pronounced ben-yay) is basically fried dough with lots of sugar on it. according to wikipedia, a beignet

"refers to a French doughnut being a pastry made from deep-fried dough and sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Beignets are often found in, and typically associated with, the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Savory versions of beignets are also popular as an appetizer, with fillings such as crawfish or shrimp."

needless to say, i would love to go to new orleans... if not for mardi gras or the breast exposing women... then for the food. funny thing is, i actually had an opportunity a long time ago when my friend (hugh) attended tulane college down in louisiana. he would invite all of us down to stay with his fraternity every year for mardi gras. unfortunately, i never went during his four years there.

someday...