Welcome

Welcome to Luggage & Ladle

For years, this blog was simply a place to collect and share favorite recipes.

What started as a personal recipe archive gradually became something more. As my husband Blake and I traveled, I realized many of our adventures had one thing in common: food.

We plan our travels around where to eat. Long before we book a hotel or decide which attractions to visit, we're researching local specialties, hidden gems, neighborhood restaurants, bakeries, markets, and can't-miss meals. Some of our favorite travel memories aren't landmarks or attractions. They're meals shared around a table.

Many of the recipes you'll find here have a story behind them. Some are family favorites. Others were inspired by memorable meals we discovered while traveling and couldn't wait to recreate at home.

That's how Luggage & Ladle was born.

Luggage & Ladle is where food and travel come together. Here you'll find favorite recipes, restaurant discoveries, destination inspiration, and food-focused adventures from New Orleans and beyond.

Whether you're looking for a comforting soup recipe, a restaurant recommendation, or inspiration for your next trip, I'm glad you're here.

Pull up a chair, stay awhile, and let's explore one meal at a time.

Happy travels and happy eating,

Tammi

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