It was 95° in my apartment and not a day to be anywhere near the kitchen. But my sweet tooth, well, it had other plans. Luckily, our Southern neighbors are used to facing such demands in the hottest and stickiest of weathers, which is why they had the good sense to invent the praline. You can call the praline a cookie, because it’s shaped like one, but it’s rightfully a type of candy.

Bread pudding is one of the most iconic New Orleans dishes and here are five unique twists to try and different New Orleans restaurants.

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New Orleans is one of my favorite food cities, and I’ve visited it probably more than any other city in the world. The fare is exceptional.