Beignets Are Callin'

Looking to time travel? The corner of Chartres St. and St Ann St. can do just that, as you walk along the Pontalba Apartment buildings and the wrought iron fence of Jackson Square. The sheer site of Café du Monde's iconic green and white stripe canopy on Decatur St. causes your mouth to water with anticipation for beignets. A square French-style doughnut lavishly covered with powdered sugar. Brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by both the French colonists and the Acadians, beignets became a large part of home-style Creole cooking. Now the official doughnut of Louisiana is considered to be breakfast but let’s be honest we eat them as the dessert they are. Beignets are meant to be eaten fresh and hot, just be sure not to inhale the powdered sugar while taking a bite.

Café du Monde, French for Café of the World or the People's Café, is a delight for tourists and locals alike. The French brought coffee as they settled along the Mississippi River in the 1700's. Due to a coffee shortage during the American Civil War New Orleans Creoles developed a chicory-blended coffee, which adds a chocolate like flavor. Café Du Monde continues that tradition daily serving is chicory café au lait.

STRETCHED CANVAS GICLEE SIZES:

• 6x18x.75 $110 or Framed $140

• 8x24x.75 $160 or Framed $200 | 8x24x1.5 $190

• 12x36x.75 $260 or Framed $310 | 12x36x1.5 $320

• 16x48 & 18x54 available by request & studio pickup

ABOUT the FINE ART GICLEE: Produced from my original artwork and are printed on high-quality archival canvas using archival inks, stretched over a .75” or 1.5” wood frame with the print image wrapping around edge of canvas and are ready to hang using the mounted picture wire. (The 1.5” depth canvas works best for hanging without framing.) The giclee is signed on the front in silver, titled/labeled/signed on the back and comes with a signed letter of authenticity should it ever need appraisal.

CUSTOM FRAMING: Handmade floating frames created using reclaimed wood. Frames add an additional 3 inches to the overall width and height of giclee. (Floating frame for 1.5” gallery wrap giclee available upon request.)

PROCESSING TIME & SHIPPING: Giclees are made to order and are ready to ship in 1-2 weeks within the U.S.

LIVE LOCALLY? Want to avoid shipping costs by picking up your art in the studio? Use the code “PICKUP” at checkout. (Houma, Louisiana)