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Book Giveaway! Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace!

by Nadeen
September 16, 2016
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Book Giveaway! Miss Ella of Commander's Palace!

Have you been to New Orleans? It is one of my favorite cities in America! A big reason for that is the food! Whether it is Cajun or Creole it is delicious. There are several iconic restaurants in New Orleans including Commander’s Palace and Brennan’s. Have you heard of the Brennan Family in New Orleans? They are actually of Irish descent but have a long legacy of New Orleans cuisine and restaurants dating back to 1946. Owen Brennan opened Brennan’s restaurant on Bourbon street in the French Quarter that year. The famous dessert “Bananas Foster” was created at Brennan’s restaurant. Today separate branches of the family own 13 restaurants in New Orleans. In the 1970’s, members of the Brennan family took over Commander’s Palace restaurant in the Garden District of New Orleans. Famous Chefs such as Emeril Lagasse worked in the kitchen of Commander’s Palace. Ella Brennan is the Matriarch of the Brennan family and she made Commander’s Palace into the iconic restaurant it is today.

Here is a description of the novel “Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace”: Co-authored by Ella Brennan and her daughter Ti Adelaide, the inspirational story chronicles Ella’s life growing up in Depression-era New Orleans, and how she became one of the most iconic female restauranteurs. Brennan lovingly writes about her earliest memories of food, how she honed her skills as a business owner and boss at her brothers bar, and her journey in making Commander’s Palace one of the hottest creole restaurants in New Orleans. Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace is an uplifting story about larger than life personalities, great food and a flair for fun.

I have not 1 but 2 copies of this novel to give away to my loyal readers and followers! Entering this giveaway is easy!

1) Comment below letting me know if you have been to New Orleans and if you have dined at Commander’s Palace.

AND/OR

2) Share this post on social media and be sure to tag The Sophisticated Life.

The giveaway ends on September 30th so be sure to enter now!

Book Giveaway: Miss Ella of Commander's Palace!
Photographs by Jack Robinson (The Jack Robinson Archive, LLC) from Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace by Adelaide W. Martin, reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith.

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Dr. Nadeen White is a "Blogger by Day, Physician by Night". She is an award-winning travel blogger, Amazon bestselling author and speaker. The Sophisticated Life Blog covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel and wine. Her domestic and international travel guides gets people to the destinations of their dreams. So, if you are living the sophisticated life or desire to do so, this is the blog for you!

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  1. Yahya Smith says:
    6 years ago

    I love this! I live in New Orleans (native), and I spent my childhood dining in these beautiful restaurants on the most delicious fare. Many of my parents’ business meetings happened in Commander’s Palace.

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      That’s wonderful! New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US!

  2. Linda Harvey says:
    6 years ago

    I lived in New Orleans and absolutely love this city! I have also had the great privilege of eating at Commander’s Palace. I’ve had a few food memories there but one in particular was of the turtle soup–absolutely delicious!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      Hi Linda! I am sure living there was fun! I have had there turtle soup-actually at the location that used to be in Las Vegas!

  3. Juanita says:
    6 years ago

    Yes, I’ve been to NOLA, I actually wrote about it…shameless plug LOL https://noirtraveltea.wordpress.com/2016/05/20/above-ground-in-nola/

    But I did not go to Commander’s Palace. We had reservations ad was given so many rules about it that we cancelled and opted for The Court of Two Sisters. I must say although I loved all of the food in NOLA, this was by far my best meal in New Orleans. Enjoy!!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      Hi Juanita! I love the food in Nola! I actually ate at The Court of Two Sisters for the first time over New Years Eve but it was so crowded it was hard to enjoy the experience. The great thing about NOLA is there are so many great restaurants!

  4. Jennifer says:
    6 years ago

    I have never been, but I would love to visit Commanders Palace! I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans. It is on my list of places to visit. Sharing on my social media!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you Jennifer! New Orleans is a great city so I hope you make it there soon!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      Hi JENNIFER!!! You are one of the winners of the Giveaway!!! Congratulations!!! You will receive you own copy of the book!

  5. LaShawn says:
    6 years ago

    new Orleans is one of my absolute favorite cities! I never miss a chance to go and eat! But for some reason, we NEVER get to Commanders Palace! I always say I’m going, but never make it!! Sharing on twitter!!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you LaShawn! And it is one of my favorite cities as well!

  6. Kendra says:
    6 years ago

    I have been to New Orleans but haven’t dined at Commander’s Place. It’s on my list of places to visit. I hope to go to Mardi Gras next year so if I do, I will try and make it a point to visit.

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      I hope you do! I have never been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras but I hope to make it back there during the Jazz Festival.

  7. Janene says:
    6 years ago

    I’ve never been to New Orleans but we are going in April of next year for a wedding! I cannot wait! I’m really not a fan of Cajun or Creole food….I have to really be in the mood for it. I do plan to try as much as I can. I loved hearing about and seeing Commanders Palace on Top Chef! I love love love any desert with bananas in them so you know I’m dying to try that bananas foster!

    • Nadeen says:
      6 years ago

      CONGRATULATIONS JANENE!!! You are one of the winners of the giveaway! You will receive your own copy of the book!

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