A to Z Blog Challenge ~ O

The word for today is OYSTERS.

I know. This is a strange word for me to pick. I never would have thought that the sentence... "I love to eat oysters."... would ever come out of my mouth!!!

I always thought of them as nasty and slimy!

But.... there is always a first time for everything, and then add the fact that I can pretty much be talked into anything.... I had the opportunity not too long ago to try oysters. One of my friends that I went to New Orleans with, had a get together at her house and oysters were on the menu.

First, I tried one RAW, on a cracker, with hot sauce. I was nervous. But, I ate it and it wasn't bad. It wasn't my "favorite", but it wasn't bad either. I think I may have eaten one more of these, but I'm not sure.

Then, my friend put FRESH Parmesan cheese on some and roasted them for a few minutes in the oven. WOW!!!! These were oh-my-gosh DELICIOUS!! Of course, I love cheese, so that may have played a roll in why I loved them so much! I ate several of these! YUM!

I didn't have oysters when I went to New Orleans with my friends, but Hubby and I had them a couple of times while we were there.


(I tried to upload a photo, but for some reason... it won't load. Sorry about that!)

Since the recent BP Oil Spill disaster, I have had the fishermen on the oyster industry on my mind. I pray that they have been able to continue their business and can once again, gain profit from it. If I could... I would be down there this Fall, ordering and eating some!!

A to Z Blog Challenge ~ N

Today's word is NEW ORLEANS, which is one of my very places to visit!

I used to say.... "I have no desire to go to New Orleans", until a friend invited me to go with her and 2 other friends for a "girls trip", last Spring.

I still didn't have much of a desire to see the city, but I REALLY wanted to get away for a weekend with the girls!

I came away from that trip with a LOVE for New Orleans, but also realized that I didn't want to do another "girls trip" anytime soon! --- Too much drama!! LOL! But, I did have fun, over all.

After that trip, I couldn't wait to take Hubby there!! So, last Fall.... we went and had a WONDERFUL weekend! Here are a few pics from our trip....

Cafe' Du Monde

This photo was taken right before I had my "ghost experience"!! Yes!! I am almost positive that a ghost tapped me on the shoulder!! I felt a "tap" and when I turned around.... no one was there!!! It was crazy!! New Orleans is famous for it's ghost, so.... "I'm just sayin'".

Hubby at Cafe' Du Monde

One of our favorite places!!

Photo by the "Mighty Mississippi"

Hubby :)

A famous Bourbon Street scene. I love this hotel to the right. It's so beautiful!

This is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. It is noted as the oldest bar in the United States. (I call it... "Old Bar") Hubby and I loved it! It was our favorite place to hang out at. We were there during football season and enjoyed watching the Saints play and being involved in the excitement of the game with the locals while we watched the game on TV. It was great fun! You can read about "Old Bar" by clicking here... OLD BAR.

I was really hoping to get back to New Orleans next month, but... sadly... it will have to wait until next year.