New Orleans, Louisiana

       

          New Orleans has a long and rich history with unique cuisine, and is also combined with a generous portion of classic southern hospitality -- this has made New Orleans one of IFT's favorite cities. The IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo took place at the colossally sized New Orleans Morial Convention Center, which is surrounded wide variety of well-appointed hotels, and diverse entertainment options. New Orleans, or Nawlins, has been rebuilding since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, resulting in remodeled hotels, exceptional local restaurants, a newly renovated convention center, and a rejuvenated French Quarter. Nawlins is certainly famous for its longstanding tradition of Mardi Gras, an annual celebration in February whose date changes with the Catholic holiday Lent. NOLA was a great place to have a convention-- now enjoy these pictures and:

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

FMC Technologies (a Kraft supplier) hosted a Mardi Gras-
themed party at the Bourbon Cowboy! I was the only student
there and I enjoyed throwing beads for people passing by!
Thank you T. Nevling!

Classic New Orleans treat: A beignet (without the Cafe au Lait)
It's kind of like a donut, and you cover it with powdered sugar.
Especially famous at Cafe du Monde.

A gentleman from Firmenich (another Kraft supplier) took a
couple of Kraft employees to dinner at the Commander's Palace,
a five star dining experience with amazing food and drinks.
Thank you A. Giantonio!

A blueberry and lemon curd scone mmmmmm

They never miss the opportunity to impress the customer
with such a divine presentation. I wish it was my birthday!

A Carousel at City Park
Photo credit to Stacey Hirt :)

I had a fantastic time in New Orleans! 

Thank you Kraft Foods and IFT Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships for this unforgettable opportunity!

Also, thank you to FMC Technologies and Firmenich for the amazing dinners and parties!