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27-DEC-2005 E. Fitzgerald

Chick Peas

Nor-Joe

Nor-Joe Import Company is an Italian Grocery store in old Metairie. My daughter is doing her Senior Project on Italian cooking and her mentor introduced her to the grocery where you can buy grocery items imported from Italy. My daughter's first words when she came back from the grocery was that it smelled like Italy. We went back to take pictures for her Senior Project portfolio. They are known for their muffalettos and were doing a steady stream of business during the lunch hour. Here is Ariel in her favorite part of the tiny store with all of the different oils.

Nikon D70s
1/125s f/10.0 at 46.0mm with Flash full exif

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CJ Burianek03-Jan-2006 00:54
that sure is alot of peas!
Sounds like a fun senior project - I love Italian food :)
Buz Kiefer30-Dec-2005 12:04
Excellent photo Elaine.
I discovered Nor-Joe maybe 10 years ago and you're right about the smells. Fantastic. I learned early on not to go there when I was hungry.
virginiacoastline30-Dec-2005 01:12
time to plan for making Hoppin' John =)
Guest 30-Dec-2005 00:17
Thats a lotta chick peas, but where are the hens : )
Gayle P. Clement29-Dec-2005 22:51
You made this look so inviting I went down there today. It is a wonderful little store.
QUERIDO29-Dec-2005 17:44
nice shot
Coleen Perilloux Landry29-Dec-2005 17:34
Nice shot. I like the textures and the tones of golden brown combined with the red stripe of the sack. I like this store also.
Chris Sofopoulos29-Dec-2005 17:18
I adore italian food!! I think that I will prepare a pasta:)