Writing: News Articles

I don't just eat and write about king cakes all day — just some of the day. I also contribute to a series of local and national publications. Here are a handful of my most recent and favorite pieces.


HIGHLIGHTS

Frady’s: One-Stop Po’boy Shop
Culinary Backstreets
September 17, 2025

The New Orleans Drink That’s Back From the Dead
The New York Times
October 28, 2025

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RECENT ARTICLES

Louisiana has a long, complicated history with cannabis - The Gambit (NOLA.com), August 9, 2025

In Louisiana, a Crawfish Shortage Is Threatening a Way of Life - Food & Wine, May 12, 2024

Mardi Gras, Fastnacht or Shrove Tuesday, It’s All About the Food - The New York Times, February 10, 2023

Are Americans Growing Weary of Supporting Ukraine in War with Russia? – VOA News, January 20, 2023

Beyond Qatar: Migrant Workers Are Exploited in America, Too - VOA News, November 27, 2022

Same-Sex Couples Reflect 7 Years After Winning Right to Marry in US - VOA News, July 4, 2022

A Cultural Gumbo: Immigrants Propel Evolution of Louisiana Cooking - VOA News, December 21, 2021

Six Major Contrasts Between Hurricanes Ida, Katrina - VOA News, September 1, 2021

New Orleans Residents Have Decisions to Make as Long Recovery From Hurricane Ida Begins - VOA News, August 30, 2021

Delta Variant Surge Changing Attitudes About Getting Vaccinated - VOA News, August 12, 2021

Multiple US States Tightening Voting Regulations Amid Weakened VRA - VOA News, August 3, 2021

New Orleans Desperate as US Government Debates Action on Infrastructure - VOA News, June 14, 2021

TOP 5-04: Top 5 Spots to Enjoy An Outdoor Drink in New Orleans - Very Local New Orleans, June 7, 2021

Americans Divided Over Whether to Continue Investigating Jan. 6 Riot or Turn the Page - VOA News, May 31, 2021

Indian Americans Despair as COVID-19 Ravages South Asian Nation - VOA News, May 8, 2021

Stories of the New Orleans Mafia Told by Cajun Gangster Frenchy Brouillette - Very Local News Orleans, May 5, 2021

Effects of Jim Crow Era Live On in Modern America, Some Say - VOA News, April 22, 2021

TOP 5-04: Who’s Got The Best Pizza In The New Orleans Area? - Very Local New Orleans, April 16, 2021