About Us

Family and community are important in New Orleans.  When you run into a neighbor or old friend in New Orleans, people often use the greeting, "how's ya mom 'n 'em?"  This phrase is one of many that show just how important family is in New Orleans.  

Lisa Hemond and her mother, Sue Wessing bring you down home New Orleans cooking and more.  Ever notice how everyone tends to gather in the kitchen when you have a party?    Food is what brings us together. In New Orleans, it's an attitude!  Cooking and eating are social events.  

This website includes generations of New Orleans recipes "like grandma used to make it" as well as some newer recipes and tips and tricks to make it just like we do in New Orleans.  We also have included information on food safety and tips and tricks that every good cook should know.
As a visitor here, you are part of a fantastic community. One that brings you down home creole cooking like grandma used to make.  These flavorful recipes come from generations of cooking made in routinely by the people of The Big Easy as well as some recipes that we just like!
Thank you so much for being part of this community.