Monthly Archives: February 2017
The Mighty Muffuletta Recipe
February 28, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
New Orleans is one of the greatest food destinations in the world, and the muffuletta sandwich is one of the most quintessential foods in New Orleans. Although many imitations exist, there’s nothing better in my book than the original Central Grocery muffuletta recipe. Here’s my take on the muffuletta sandwich recipe, inspired by Nola Cuisine, […]
Muffuletta Olive Salad Recipe
February 27, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
In the movie, “Swingers,” Trent attempts to charm a woman by bragging that his buddy is “the guy… behind the guy… behind the guy.” Applied to the iconic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich, the olive salad is most certainly “the guy… behind the guy… behind the guy.” It’s the integral piece of puzzle. Or… as long […]
King Cake Macaron Recipe for Mardi Gras
February 24, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
It’s been two years since I posted a proper macaron recipe and even longer since I celebrated a proper Mardi Gras. Put ‘em together and whaddya got? Here’s my King Cake macaron recipe just in time for Fat Tuesday. The King Cake is an essential part of any Mardi Gras celebration. Honoring the Three Kings […]
Breakfast at the Farmhaus
February 10, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
It was the middle of February up in Leelanau County, and we were facing a week of hurricane-strength winds and several feet of snow. Knowing the roads would be terrible in the impending blizzard, we hit Hansen’s to stock up on food and snacks, before hunkering down in the Modern Farmhaus to get our hygge […]
Whistler Photos via Instagram
February 9, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
Whistler is in my top 5 favorite getaways. I’ve spent a couple weeks there and barely even scratched the surface. Here are some Whistler photos from 2016’s visit, courtesy of my dumb cell phone and Instagram.
2007 Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello
February 3, 2017 · by Justin Hankins
Earlier this week, my old UVA compadre, Alexis Ohanian, posted a heartfelt Open Letter to the Reddit Community, discussing the role immigration has played in his own family. It’s a great piece, and I’d encourage you to read it for yourself. (Don’t skip the comments!) One thing he mentioned was the experience of witnessing people […]