Braising for a Hearty Autumn Supper
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Braising meats is a favorite cooking method, especially when heartier fare can be enjoyed…
When I was a youngster, my family celebrated Labor Day weekend by gathering for what we considered was the last holiday of the summer. Mama and Papa’s menu for the day never changed. Barbecued chicken, cooked long and slow on…
My father’s birthday is July 6 so we often celebrated his birthday on the 4th of July, which was a big blowout being that the mid-summer holiday was the peak of our summer gatherings. One year, Papa suggested that since…
Spring is an ideal time to have a picnic. My father claimed that food eaten outdoors always tastes better,…
In my household, we recently set a goal to eat three vegetables at each meal. This practice brings to mind the classic southern “meat and three” restaurants that offer a lunch consisting of a meat (or chicken or fish) and…
Come February, I make a yard tour to see any sign of new growth. I poke and dig around my fern bed looking for tender tendrils in the damp earth. Another sign that spring may just be around the corner…
Partying,…
Now that cooler weather has moved in, I’m ready for a hearty meal for a weekend gathering. Usually gumbo is my go-to for an autumn meal, but I decided that a cassoulet would be a nice change. Leave it to…
The days are getting shorter and I’m looking forward to cooler weather and entertaining on my big screen porch overlooking Bayou Teche. Although I like one-pot dishes like gumbo and jambalaya, I have a recipe that includes the protein (fish…
M. F. K. Fisher once wrote “Almost every person has something secret he likes to eat.” My very favorite secret thing to eat is a good hamburger. I like a traditional beef burger on a sesame seed bun, but when…
Spring is not the only thing in the air. Last evening, a gentle breeze carried the aroma of food cooking on grills. My nose tingled as I tried to determine who was cooking what. Someone was definitely flipping hamburgers. Then…
Grilling at home can be done on something as simple as a grate supported by a couple of cinderblocks or on an expensive rig with bells and whistles, or on anything in between. If you’re new to grilling, the first…
The Carnival season is long this year since Mardi Gras isn’t until March 1. There’s plenty of time to devour many versions of king cakes and imbibe your choice of beverage, spiked or otherwise. Here’s hoping we will indeed have…
For perfect boiled eggs:Put room-temperature eggs in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then put a lid on the pot, turn off the heat and allow to sit…
There are those who eat gumbo year round. I’m not one of them. I wait for that…
During the hot, humid…
As a child, I adored picnics. My parents were avid outdoors people and when summer arrived,…
The town of Jean Lafitte invites you to meet its favorite pirate and explore his Barataria wetlands with dry feet. Predictably, the town holds the title of unofficial guardian of its namesake’s place in history, but local bragging rights don’t…
Grand Isle is an important part of the River Delta and dwindling Chenier Plain habitats, as well as a popular fishing and birding hub for both residents and visitors
LSU’s Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens in Baton Rouge is a 25-acre advanced course in who we are and why
Nature centers dazzle in fall, teach us about Louisiana’s outdoors environments
A Creole dynasty where slaves have names
Community Days at the Homeplace
Pomp, circumstance, history and tragedy punctuate ths iconic building
St. Martinville — spry as ever at 200
Businessman Mike Jenkins’ tour of Alexandria
Discovering Shreveport’s State Exhibit Museum
Just north of Ville Platte, you’ll find natural wonder at Chicot State Park
Trekking to Lake Charles for Contraband Days and more
Visiting a historic property in West Feliciana Parish
C.C. Lockwood's inspiring tribute
New Deal for Depression-era Art
A trip to the heart of Cajun Country
Exploring Caddo Parish's American Rose Center
Exploring Civil War history will bring you to forts, exhibits and landmarks all over Louisiana.
Exploring Louisiana's forest
Cane River and its Heritage Trail
The land of music, smoked meats and festivals
Exploring a storied plantation
Boom or Bust on La. 2
Exploring Louisiana’s lighthouses
A step back in time
The Old State Capitol has a long and storied past, making it a great place to explore in the present.
That the entire eastern half of the Lake Pontchartrain Northshore is now spanned by a grand 31-mile bike trail is no longer news. The surprise is that it has had such an impact. Simply by threading them together, the Tammany…
along the lower mississippi
Our year of riverfront explorations ends next issue with a Yuletide visit to New Orleans, but this time we’re sightseeing the Ouachita River, starting in Monroe.Don Juan Filhiol (FEE-yol), who had fought under Louisiana’s Spanish Gov. Galvez against the British…
From the waterfronts of Shreveport and Bossier City, which we visited last issue, it’s 125 miles southeast along Red River to another pair of river cities, Alexandria and Pineville, where you will behold the fruits of the labors of two…
Attention, kids: It’s vacation time, and the riverfronts of Shreveport and Bossier City are a great place to take your folks –– lots of supervised activities for them, plus plenty of attractions you’ll enjoy seeing together. Always considered a fun…
In the January/ February issue, Baton Rouge became the starting point of a yearlong Traveler pilgrimage to interesting urban riverfronts all around the state. This time, we’re visiting the Calcasieu River, Bayou Teche and the Atchafalaya River to explore cities…
Exploring Baton Rouge