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If you want to take your meal prep up a notch, Amazon affiliate links are embedded below. I'm a kitchen gadget person. I love a new tool or appliance if it will make my life a little easier. So when we...
I love all things finger food and appetizers, especially dips. They are always great for game day, allowing people to graze and eat as they want. These are my top 5 go-to recipes that have never let me down....
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...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the Pacific Northwest … we have you...
I'm about three weeks postpartum with Baby #3 and, as I've discussed before, I am once again exclusively pumping. If you've ever attempted to breastfeed, you've probably heard of (or perhaps even tried) lactation cookies to boost your milk...
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...
We Tried Meal Kits and Took All the Stress Out of Nightly Dinner I really do not like to cook. It’s not that I can’t do it – I’m perfectly capable, having grown up in the kitchens of my Sicilian...
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...

Gumbo and What?

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...
Hey! "Peep" this... Does your family love that fluffy, marshmallowy, yummy, squishy, Peeps this time of year like mine does? Is your Easter not quite complete without that sweet, soft treat? If so, here are some creative ideas to incorporate...
Bowl meals have become a hot trend in food as of late. Vietnamese noodle bowls and Poke bowls have won over the hearts and bellies of diners in increasing numbers, and now home cooks have started to catch on...
Yes, you read correctly! My family and I are going to attempt switching to a vegan diet for the fourth time. I think it's safe to say that one of the hardest things to do is to change your...
5 Reasons To Buy Eggs, Beef & Veggies From Louisiana Farmers {And Tips On How Easy It Is To Do} I have always been someone concerned with potential exposure to environmental toxins via our food, but this got exponentially more...
Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Why You Should Invest In A French Press :: The Coffee Upgrade I Never Knew I Needed About a year ago, my husband and I took our kids to upstate New York to see...