New Orleans in December

 We decided to take a short trip to New Orleans this week, just a little getaway for food, music, and relaxation.  We were able to get a good rate on a nice room at the Marriott on Canal Street.  I asked about Internet and was told there was a daily charge, but when I presented my Marriott Rewards card they gave me free Internet for the entire stay!  Despite the cold and rainy weather we walked to Central Grocery for lunch. After a short wait in line we had our "half" muffuletta, with each quarter as big a regular sandwich.  I noticed the jars of olive salad and thought we could make our own version of the sandwich...

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