There are different levels to each talent we possess. You can paint beautiful watercolors but never attempt a portrait in oil. Or you can sew stunning wedding dresses but never stitch a quilt. In my ...

Culinary history tells us that pralines originated in France at the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte, where the cook of 17th century sugar industrialist Marshal du Plessis-Praslin made the candies by ...

Mardi Gras is all about indulgence, and there’s no sweeter way to celebrate than with a batch of homemade pecan pralines. This classic Southern confection is rich, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth ...

"These bite-size candied pecans are delicious for snacking and garnishing salads or sweet potato casserole," according to "The Southern Cookie Book" (2016, Oxmoor House, $22.95). The cookbook is from ...

Walking in the French Quarter in New Orleans, it is impossible to pass by the candy shops with their open kitchens and not be drawn toward the sweet smell of caramelizing sugar enriched with butter ...

Where European pralines are brittle, this traditional Southern recipe calls for buttermilk, which gives the nut clusters a fudgy, crumbly texture. The exact pronunciation of this little confection is ...

Candies play a big role in celebrations wherever they are held, and New Orleans’ famous pralines are among the sweetest sweets to be found. Pralines were first made in France, with credit for their ...

Nothing beats the smells of something sweet and warm wafting from the kitchen on a weekend morning. This decadent French toast is sure to be a welcome treat for your family. It’s got all the best ...

Two classic flavors stand out with their rich, nutty goodness: Pralines and Cream vs Butter Pecan. Ice cream is a universally beloved treat that comes in a myriad of flavors, each vying for the title ...

Loretta Harrison, the chef and owner of Loretta’s Authentic Pralines on Rampart Street has died at the age of 66, her family said in a statement. The family said she was surrounded by loved ones when ...