I’m about to embark on a new phase in the evolution of My Luscious Temple.
Over the next few months I’ll be:
- doing more cooking
- reviewing more restaurants
- covering more destinations with a ’10 Favorites in … ‘ feature
- writing about our month long trek across Spain in 8 weeks
- opening an OpenSky store to sell some of my favorite cooking and travel gear
I’m also competing in Foodbuzz‘s ‘Next Food Blog Star’ competition (though it starts when we’re in Spain so not sure how fully I’ll be able to participate).
I’m hoping that My Luscious Temple will become a fun destination for you on the web whether you’re looking for some great approachable recipes, some interesting culinary challenges, where to eat on your next trip to Vegas or are just interested in some armchair travel adventures … all in the spirit of living life to it’s fullest while savoring every minute of pleasure, passion and joy.
To help get things started, I’m hosting a giveaway for Susan Spicer’s Crescent City Cooking cookbook.
This wonderful cookbook contains some fabulous recipes from the illustrious New Orleans restaurant, Bayona. It is a treasure!
To enter, click on the following link: New New Orleans Classics Recreated. Buzz it (click on the ‘Buzz It’ button at the top right of the page) and leave a comment about the article at the bottom of the page.
I’ll give you an extra entry if you ‘Like’ the page on Facebook, start following me on Twitter or join the site via email (links for each of these options are at the top right of the page). If you’ve already done this, you’re already entered once.
And I’ll give you two additional entries for each person that you refer to my site that comments on this story and who joins the email list, Facebook page or Twitter feed. Make sure that they leave a message or comment indicating that you referred them to My Luscious Temple.
I’ll draw the winner on August 24.
I’m so excited to share this with you and look forward to lots of passionate food and travel together.
Lusciously, Gigi




Hi there! This is all fun news. I left a comment on your post and buzzed it.
I “like” you (and have for awhile!).
I have been following you on Twitter!
Buzzed it, loving that nola food!
Also, a fan on fbook!
I so enjoy following your web..So colorful and things I wish I could do..So I dream thru your page..Hope to do some recipies with your mom..Enjoyed her company as Bob had some of us over for birthday day cake..I do think RAIN looks like her Auntie..Colo Judy
Judy, it is so much fun to see you here on my website
I wish I could have been there for Mom’s party. I didn’t find out that there was going to be one until a few days before. Hope you all showed her a good time. I DO think Rain takes after her Great Aunt Gigi.