Justin Alcon

Based in New Orleans, this is a blog by Justin Alcon. His posts explore family, art, nature, and technology through photos and prose.

The Joys of a Fried Bologna Sandwich

Apr 2

Apr 2 The Joys of a Fried Bologna Sandwich

Christmas at the Roosevelt Hotel

Apr 1

Apr 1 Christmas at the Roosevelt Hotel

Still Hooked on Boxing: How I learned to love the bag

Mar 27

Mar 27 Still Hooked on Boxing: How I learned to love the bag

Refurbishing an Old Stereo Cabinet: Breathing New Life into a Vintage Treasure

Mar 26

Mar 26 Refurbishing an Old Stereo Cabinet: Breathing New Life into a Vintage Treasure

A Day at Mardi Gras World with the In-Laws

Mar 24

Mar 24 A Day at Mardi Gras World with the In-Laws

Whole Smoked Brisket

Mar 22

Mar 22 Whole Smoked Brisket

Making Fondant Potatoes

Mar 21

Mar 21 Making Fondant Potatoes

A Night to (Almost) Forget: Rediscovering My Meal at Saint-Germain

Mar 20

Mar 20 A Night to (Almost) Forget: Rediscovering My Meal at Saint-Germain

Southern-Italian Fusion: The Ultimate Smoked Pork and Greens Sandwich Inspired by DiNic’s

Oct 7

Oct 7 Southern-Italian Fusion: The Ultimate Smoked Pork and Greens Sandwich Inspired by DiNic’s

Boxing as the Ultimate Cardio Workout: Why I Love It and You Will Too

Oct 5

Oct 5 Boxing as the Ultimate Cardio Workout: Why I Love It and You Will Too

An Unexpected Treat at NOBU New Orleans: Dining Like High Rollers Without Knowing It

Oct 4

Oct 4 An Unexpected Treat at NOBU New Orleans: Dining Like High Rollers Without Knowing It

A Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace: A Delightful Throwback to the 90s Dining Scene

Oct 3

Oct 3 A Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace: A Delightful Throwback to the 90s Dining Scene

Embracing Lent After a Festive Mardi Gras: A Journey of Renewal

Mar 13

Mar 13 Embracing Lent After a Festive Mardi Gras: A Journey of Renewal

Title: A Spectacular Mardi Gras: Friends, Parades, and Unforgettable Moments

Feb 27

Feb 27 Title: A Spectacular Mardi Gras: Friends, Parades, and Unforgettable Moments

How I Used Noom to Lose 20 Pounds and Workouts to Get Much Stronger

Oct 25

Oct 25 How I Used Noom to Lose 20 Pounds and Workouts to Get Much Stronger

Here’s some food I cooked

Oct 23

Oct 23 Here’s some food I cooked

Using AI at work

Oct 23

Oct 23 Using AI at work

I took a boxing class

Sep 26

Sep 26 I took a boxing class

The Unlived Life of Parents: Exploring Jung's Perspective on Modern Parenting

Jun 26

Jun 26 The Unlived Life of Parents: Exploring Jung's Perspective on Modern Parenting

I took a design course and you should too

Jun 21

Jun 21 I took a design course and you should too