When I was pregnant, I knew what kind of mom I wanted to be. I would have nicely dressed children, they would have their hair done perfectly for school, and their lunches would be made up of dinosaur-shaped sandwiches...
Pumpkins, Pasta, and Pancakes! :: All My Fall Must Haves From Trader Joe's
I. LOVE. FALL.
Honestly, it's my favorite time of year for many reasons. It finally gets below 100 degrees here in south Louisiana, the colors of fall are...
It’s no secret that I appreciate a good freezer meal. I love to cook, but I’ll be joining the “Two Under Two” Club any day now and do not have the time nor the energy to cook every single day....
I never thought I'd say this about my husband, a man who used to whip up such concoctions as "tuna chili" before we met, but he's really good at buying me new cooking tools. He got me an Instant...
Several years ago, my mother-in-law shared a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine with me. It's not a true moonshine, it's more like a big batch cocktail that's super strong. It's got an incredible apple cinnamon flavor with a hint...
Missing out on French Quarter Fest this year? Bummer! Why not create a fest favorite at home? Muriel's Crawfish & Goat Cheese Crepes are one of my must-have dishes when we are at French Quarter Fest, so I tried...
A few weeks ago, Fox 8 posted a question on social media:
“Does potato salad go in the gumbo or on the side?”
Now, I’m not a local, but I first moved to the area nearly 20 years ago, and excepting...
We are big pancake lovers in this family. Like, BIG big. Our almost 2-year-old could happily eat pancakes for every single meal (and I could come close to doing the same). My husband is the designated pancake flipper in...
The Best Dessert Charcuterie Board Ever!
As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about the perfect addition to any party ... DESSERT! This charcuterie board is extremely easy to put together and is a huge hit....
If you follow my Instagram feed you might incorrectly assume that my kids are great eaters and aren’t picky at all. Truth is, each of my kids is picky in their own way. They all eat raw carrots, cucumbers,...
5 Fun Back To School Cocktails For Moms
Back to School can be a stressful time for both parents and kids. Moms are stressing about making sure they have all the kid’s school supplies. Trying to make cute back to...
The Best Homemade King Cake Recipe
A few years ago, I set out on a quest to make a homemade king cake that would rival the ones we pay $20+ for at bakeries around town. (Though if cooking is not...
What to Drink at a Brewery When You Don’t Like Beer
So, you don’t like beer? Same here! Yet somehow, breweries keep popping up as the hangout spot. I’ve been to my fair share of breweries over the years, usually...
The Ultimate After-the-Boil Soup Recipe to Try After Your Next Crawfish Boil
A few years ago, I rounded up a few of my favorite recipes for using up crawfish boil leftovers in this post. Well, it's another crawfish season and...