When I think of the cuisine in New Orleans, po’boys, jambalaya, and gumbo pop into my mind. NOLA has more signature dishes than most American cities, but arguably the most popular food to come out of New Orleans is beignets. While the beignet itself can be dated as far back as the 16th Century in …
This weekend, thousands of runners will gather to participate in the Humana Rock ’n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon and Half Marathon weekend. Last year was the first time I not only ran the half marathon, but it was also my first visit to New Orleans. I had no idea just how unique the city really …
A little over a week ago, I laced up my Asics and took them on a 13.1 mile spin around the city of New Orleans. And then I got a medal. The end. Mr. Beet and I arrived into New Orleans and had barely enough time to check into the hotel before we had to …