As the daughter of a major player in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast food industry, I have been well acquainted with the soulful and delectable menu items my city has to offer since birth. I’m not talking solely about meals that will break the bank, I’m talking the real deal- melt in your mouth- full experience meals. By far it’s one of my top 5 favorite things my dad has exposed me too thus far, he has ruined great food and culture in any other city for me. It’s true folks, Dukky was birthed in the city with the greatest food in the world. We’d bet our lives on it.

If I must be honest, I am not much of a cook myself. I can cook, but I’m afraid I have not “fallen in love” with the experience…yet. I accredit this to first falling in love with the experience of being cooked for (again, thanks Dad). As a result, I’m basically a recipe dependent chef. I prefer the promise of a great meal after a hard day’s work and if Emeril says it’s good then, “BAM!” – sign me up. Continue reading →