Visiting New Orleans; the city that is known for its nightlife, music-scene; especially jazz and spicy cuisine.

The final work from the Pulitzer Prize winning writer, actor, and musician, drawn from his transformative last days.

With few and uncommon variations, zucchini come in two shades of green, one dark, the other pale. Prefer the paler version when you can get it, because it has a richer, fuller taste.

Good asparagus stands straight; the overlapping leaves that form its crown are packed tight. Asparagus will stay fresh for days if you keep the stalks moist.