Chapter 23

Edward Masen, Sr. is being played by the always sexy Hugh Jackman

Elizabeth Masen is being played by the amazing Diane Lane

 Claire Masen is being played by Lucy Merriam

Bella's Appetizer Platters

The Usual Suspects (1995)

A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup.

Chapter 21

Dimitri Komarovski is being played by Gerard Butler

Aleksei Komarovski is being played Milo Ventimiglia

Chapter 20

 Amun and Kebi with Benjamin and Tia

Bella's Pendant

The Wadjet (or Ujat, meaning "Whole One") is a powerful symbol of protection in ancient Egypt also known as the "Eye of Horus" and the "all seeing eye". The symbol was frequently used in jeweler made of gold, silver, lapis, wood, porcelain, and carnelian, to ensure the safety and health of the bearer and provide wisdom and prosperity.The Eye of Horus was believed to have healing and protective power, and it was used as a protective amulet.

source: Ancient Egypt Online

Chapter 18

Bella's Mini King Cakes

A King Cake is a special dessert that has been passed down from generation to generation to aide in the celebration of Mardi Gras. It originated in New Orleans in the eighteenth century and still is alive and well today. The cinnamon dough can be plain or embedded with different types of fillings including, cream cheese, pralines and preserves. Once baked they are iced and decorated in Mardi Gras colors.

Source: Cooking with Libby

Jackson Square

Pictures of the St Louis Cathedral flanked by the State Historical Museum and the Cabildo, some of the street performers and artists and of course the carriages.

The Muffaletta Sandwich at Cafe Maspero

source: Cafe Maspero

Chapter 17

The meal Bella made for Edward and Emmett

Appetizer: FRIED GREEN TOMATOES accompanied by large, meaty chunks of Louisiana crab, and served on a bed of greens with a drizzle of Remoulade. 

Entrée: SHRIMP AND GRITS with Andouille and smoked tomatoes. Deep fried grits with bacon served with big head-on gulf shrimp.

Dessert: RED WINE CAKE a red velvet cake made with red wine and German butter cream frosting.

source: Atchafalya

Chapter 16

The indoor range at F.I.T.S 

 Bella's 'gift' from Edward