It’s officially summer. Those of us in Louisiana never need to hear that announcement for with our humidity and heat index it feels like summer most days. I enjoy summer, even with the scorching heat. It just gives me more
If you are on social media you are well aware of the Quarantine Baking wave. Everybody is on a baking trend. In fact, I’ve seen more sourdough starters in the last few weeks than I ever have in my life;
“…because it’s Carnival Time”…those few words just got feet moving and lips singing for true Mardi Gras revelers. Although the carnival season officially began on January 6th, this is the biggest Mardi Gras parade weekend. Party time. Some start partying
The best week for leftovers is finally here! It’s my favorite time of year not only for eating the leftovers, but also hearing all about them. Leftovers take center stage during the Thanksgiving holiday. There are newspaper articles, magazine stories,
I recently did my fall T.V. Segment on apples. I included one of my old favorite apple recipes, Apple Crumble Muffins. The difference was this time I used the apple core in the glaze and the compote, too! Watch for many
It’s National Ice Cream Day this Sunday. Have you checked your area for any free ice cream offers? It must be the heat making people crazy here for there are tons of free ice cream offers in our area. In
Have you ever grown a pineapple? It takes a long time, almost two years, but it’s such a rewarding experience and also a good test of patience. I know the first time I grew one it really made me appreciate
I just love Easter candy. As a kid, I was very fortunate to be “in” with the Easter Bunny. Our deal-I always got a huge Easter basket as long as I shared it with him! I shared my Easter basket
Just the words, “old-fashioned soda,” brings back childhood memories of times spent with my grandparents. I remember the first time my Pawsie (my grandpa) MADE root beer for me. I was amazed by his magic of creating one of my
Mini Candy Cane Magic Cake–what is the magic you may be asking? The magic part is that I can make it! (No, there really is more, keep reading.) You all know I am not a baker, much to the disappointment