Do you know how much college will cost in 18 years? The answer may be hard to fathom. For those of us who have attended college, we probably have a hard time remembering exactly how much it cost. In...
One of the very first meals I ever cooked for Michael when we started dating was a shrimp scampi recipe I had stumbled upon one day. It was terrible! The very next day, I scoured the internet looking for...
December 1, 2012 – It was my husband’s birthday, but he was also knee deep in studying for his last and final architecture licensing exams (there’s like 100 of them). In addition, we had a six month old at...
Some days there is nothing better than a little comfort food for dinner. Baked Ziti is one of my all time favorites for a quick and easy casserole supper that is kid-friendly and makes for delicious leftovers. I was...
My 5 year old is quite the picky eater. However, if there is something covered in cheese he will at least try it. I was excited to try out this lightened up recipe since we are big Mexican fans...
I am very much looking forward to using my own breadcrumbs for this easy-to-make and fun-to-eat treat with the little ones. The best part is ... who knew this New Orleans favorite was healthy?!
Artichoke Balls (Original Recipe)
2 cans artichoke...
This recipe is a family favorite. It is unbelievably flavorful and can be made in minutes. While we certainly love to serve it over freshly made pasta from the refrigerated section of the grocery, we agree that the dietitian...
When we were asked to provide a recipe to "healthify," the first thing that came to mind was my turkey tetrazzini recipe. Adapted from a recipe at Taste of Home Magazine, I knew this one wasn't super healthy. Not...
As a mom, I rely heavily on my crockpot. I would argue that it is one of my most used appliances outside of the washing machine! I need recipes that I can toss in the crockpot in the morning...
One evening, while I was pregnant with Elia and living a thousand miles away from New Orleans, my husband and I were watching the Food Network. The cooking show was about Pascal's Manale's BBQ Shrimp! I had no idea...
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Julie Fortenberry, a registered dietitian who now (after many years of fighting it) proudly calls New Orleans home. The move to the big “Crescent City,” for this Mississippi girl, was overwhelming...
Being raised in a home speaking a foreign language and practicing different customs has brought bountiful enjoyment in my life. However, let's just say it was challenging at times while growing up. My name was unique: one "n," not...
Many people see the half price deals that ARE EVERYWHERE, and are very skeptical. So, I wanted to explain how and why some of these are great bargains and truly legitimate.
I post several deals a week from sites that...
During the summer as I was preparing for Stella's first birthday party, I was looking for an easy, inexpensive way to fancy up her party without breaking the bank or spending a small fortune on Etsy. I had been...