First and foremost, this is my first attempt at blogging. On that note, I pat myself on the back for jumping into what seems to be the easy part of living in the modern computer world.

I've chosen to name my blog after a passion of mine...food.

As an introduction, let me provide you with a few details about your newbie blogger.

I live in Lake Charles, Louisiana which is known as the "Outback" of Louisiana.
I work as a newspaper reporter for the American Press in Lake Charles.
I am a staff writer and food columnist.
I have written for local, state, regional and national magazines, trade journals and other media outlets.
I was basically raised inside a professional kitchen complimentsof  my father.
I love to cook.
I love telling stories about food.
I love the idea that food is the great common denominator.
I regard Louisiana as a hot zone of culinary history and focal point of all that is good on a plate in the United States.

Along the way,  I will share a few words about traveling, in the moment thoughts from the streets, a few tears and lots of laughs. I want you to respond in kind. And remember, be kind.

With that, I say hello.

Lets take a ride my friends.