6 Reasons To Shop At Zuppardo's
I should start by saying that my husband is actually the one who does the grocery shopping. He goes to Sam's once a week (no, he hasn't switched to Costco yet) and he goes...
Back in the late 90s (I can’t believe that’s possible), the place for us to be for all the fun Mardi Gras parades was St. Charles Ave and First Street. As always, times were different. I had a flip...
Our family had a great Christmas. Lots of family time, lots of smiles, and inevitably, lots of toys. Seriously, more toys than we know what to do with. This happens every year, so I expected it. It used to...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Crawfish & Corn Cheesecake with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake. I've tweaked the recipe over the years and...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Bacon & Blue Cheesecake
Over a decade ago, I learned how to make Martin Wine Cellar's crawfish cheesecake appetizer. I've played with the recipe over the years and have made so many variations. This Bacon...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecake Series :: Muffaletta Cheesecake
Nearly 15 years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake that I've since tweaked and made my own. I've also played with close...
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Eggplant Cheesecake with Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Nearly 15 years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake that I've since tweaked and made my own. I've...
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‘Tis the Season(ing) :: Budget-Friendly Spice-y Holiday Gifts
If you made it through that punny title, thank you. Glad you're here!
We are approaching that time of year when thinking of my list of people...
BookTok Books Worth the Hype: "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame"
Okay, so if you're not on #booktok yet, you may not have heard of Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Series, but honestly, she's everywhere now, so hop on the bandwagon -- we...
Ever feel like you're drowning in wrapping paper and ribbons galore while gift wrapping? Instead of tossing all those scraps after cutting down your paper to the right size, try this project that recycles them and turns them into...
Your New Christmas Morning Breakfast :: Hot Cocoa Rolls
Last year, I saw someone on Facebook post about these delicious hot cocoa rolls they'd found at the grocery store. I could not find them anywhere, so I decided to try...
Imagine this holiday scene with me: stacks of dirty dishes, random items strewn about, and you're hunched over the stove stirring some kind of soup while the rest of the family lounges on the couch watching tv and not...
I always cringe when I hear someone say: "Money is too tight, I can't give anything this year." If you're reading this, likely on an electronic device, chances are very good that if you moved some things around or...
Take the Picture: Tips for Feeling More Confident in Photographs
Do you ever avoid the camera at family functions because you didn’t love your outfit, you felt fat or bloated, your face was breaking out? Then you realize, there aren’t...