When my son started solids, I decided that I would try to make his food for him. Not because of any personal diet restrictions (I cannot afford to buy all organic food, nor do I feel the need to), but...
20 Recipes for Using a Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken: every mom's dinner savior. Rotisserie chickens are easy, flavorful and super affordable. Better yet; they can be repurposed into dozens of meals! Obvious choices include gumbo and jambalaya, but there are...
In recent years the use of coconut oil has become increasingly popular. This oil is gaining worldwide recognition for being a "super" oil that contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Up until a few months ago, I had no...
On any given Saturday or Sunday from the start of September through the end of January, you can guarantee that football is being watched in our house. I imagine this holds true for most families in Southern Louisiana. Football...
My mom Stacy is a fabulous cook, just like her mother was. Like most fabulous cooks, she's "famous" for a few dishes that she's known for making very well. During the holidays, her old-fashioned peanut butter fudge definitely tops...
If you’re a follower of the blog, you know we’re a bunch of Phonatics. I’m pretty sure I could eat pho all day, every day from November through March. What on earth was I eating all of those years...
I am going through that phase all moms go through. The "we eat the same thing all the time" phase. I have one child who will eat anything and one who would choose to live on pasta and broccoli...
I spent five Mardi Gras seasons away from New Orleans. Jealous I was not being able to enjoy king cakes on a weekly basis and celebrate the Carnival season alongside my fellow New Orleanians, I decided our first year...
Disclosure :: our Holiday Recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market.
Ah, the holidays. My favorite time of year. I love everything about this season: Starbucks red cups, Christmas lights, Black Friday deals, family togetherness and...
A Sheet-Load of Food: Discovering the Simplicity of Sheet Pan Meals
When my husband and I first got married, we enjoyed cooking together. In fact, we both lost a significant amount of weight because we enjoyed trying new, healthy recipes...
Disclosure :: Our holiday recipe series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary and Whole Foods Market.
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately for many it also becomes a time for over-eating, guilt and weight...
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Making Spirits Bright With Holiday Cocktail Recipes Curated by Sazerac
The holidays are just around the corner. For some of us that may mean cookie parties, corporate holiday parties or long trips to...
4 Clean Eating Recipes You Can Start Making Today
If you are looking to incorporate clean recipes in your mix, I've got 4 really easy ones you can start today!
If you want to know a little bit more about "clean"...
Pink Pineapple Punch
Summer has arrived! It's time for longer days, flip flops, backyard barbecues and all things summer in New Orleans. I love being able to have dinner cooked on the grill while the kids run around outside (though,...