Food should be a positive and happy experience based on one's culture, traditions and upbringing. Eating proper, nutritious and wholesome foods is best for mental and physical health. But this author also believes in having one's cake and eating it too, sometimes, because eating with loved ones is a celebration. So having that extra glass of wine or huge piece of cake or buying quality ingredients or eating out for an anniversary, or traveling to another country and enjoying their food and culture of that country, are all about celebrating life and love. This foodie author shares stories and authentic recipes from New Orleans where she was born and raised. She combines her culinary ideas with elements of Japanese flavors and France, two of her favorite countries.