If you caught my recent takeover of New Orleans Mom’s Instagram, you may have noticed my toddler and me making cookies. A lot of people messaged me asking what kind they were, and since my son was pictured rolling...
As I've talked about before, I'm big into meal planning via freezer cooking. But sometimes, these pregnancy cravings I'm experiencing mean that the plan goes out the window for the evening.
One such evening happened a few weeks ago. I...
Thinking about getting an air fryer or received one as a gift? The air fryer--it’s the greatest gift I ever bought myself. This mini convection oven has saved me time and provided healthier options for dinner. If you don’t...
You need to watch the new documentary, Fed-Up. It's available on Netflix and is perfect for the next night when you and your partner are too tired to be productive post-bedtime. This documentary will give you plenty of food...
What's For Dinner
Like most families, mine is on the go, something every night kind. I started weekly menu planning before we even had kids; it was something I had grown up with and it seemed to be one less...
The BEST Gluten and Dairy Free King Cake Recipe: A Way For Those With Food Allergies to Enjoy Carnival
While the rest of the country is winding down from the holiday season, those of us in New Orleans are eagerly...
Level Up Your Canned Cinnamon Roll Game
A year or so ago, TikTok was ablaze with the "hack" of pouring heavy whipping cream over refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls before baking to give them that ooey-gooey Cinnabon texture. I thought this...
This is pretty obvious to anyone who knows me, but I love dips.
Like, I *really* love dips.
In fact, I used to throw an annual potluck party called “Dip Fest” where the only things served were -- you guessed it...
Brunch is not just another meal, it's an event.
Brunch has gained popularity over the years and it is definitely one of my favorite past times, especially when paired with bottomless mimosas. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly location...
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...
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....
The hustle and bustle of daily life can be overwhelming. When choosing somewhere to dine, the atmosphere and ambiance definitely come into play. Miss dining on the waterfront, like most of us do when on vacation? Check out the...
Waaaaaaay back in the day, in the 80’s, my mom had a slice of a pie that some very nice lady made. I don’t know if it was a baby shower, or RCIA meeting, or what. She got the...
Welcome to New Orleans, Aldi! As of March 2022, we now know that Aldi will go where the Laser Tag on Veterans was, and progress is indeed being made. Here is the latest information about the new Aldi coming...