Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
This Muffuletta Panzanella is picnic perfection—crunchy sesame croutons, briny olive salad, and layers of cheese and cured meats come together
SCENE 1: EXT. CANAL STREET – ELECTION NIGHT
It’s election night in New Orleans. We’re beyond the final count — in another dimension — a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. We’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. Helena Moreno wins the mayoral race. We’ve just crossed over. Into the Twilight Zone.
At first, the crowd cheers like it’s any other victory. But then the strange things begin. The potholes vanish, as if swallowed by shadows. Traffic lights work at every intersection. Permits are approved in days. Garbage trucks come twice a week, and the streets stay clean (and lemony-fresh).
People wander the city in disbelief. Thousands of new residents are unloading moving boxes into their new homes. The Saints win a game. A building inspector answers his phone on the first ring. Insurance rates hit a 20 year low. The Mississippi river runs clear and blue.
Now, we turn from the surreal . . . to the real — with this month’s featured listings:
This Muffuletta Panzanella is picnic perfection—crunchy sesame croutons, briny olive salad, and layers of cheese and cured meats come together
Quarantine time has taught us a lot about Campari and what we can do with it. The heat is coming,
A creamy, coconut-kissed holiday cocktail that wraps you in warmth. Perfect for egg-nog lovers looking for something smoother and more
Our newest addition: Rocky the baby squirrel.
He’s a nut-loving bundle of energy. Just watch him eat a tiny slice of apple and your day will get better.
