Louisiana. 9:30 am. That’s how we roll. It might be a Southern thing that when it gets hot, we think about certain foods. Or maybe that’s just a foodie thing? Anyway, I have shared quite a few of my Granny’s famous recipes with you in the last year or so, and Lemon Icebox Pie is … Read more
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, have you come up with a fun way to show your loved ones just how much you care? Because I am not exactly known for being a great chef, I want to surprise my daughters with a special treat such as these Valentine’s Day Cookie Balls! A fun, … Read more
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, I have received letters from both my daughter’s teachers outlining the day’s activities including how many Valentine’s we should bring for the class. Both of my daughters love to create personalized cards for family and friends, so it is only natural that they want to start coloring, cutting, pasting and … Read more
I am always looking for dinners that I can make ahead and pull out of the freezer. Our weeknights tend to get so jammed up with homework and sports practices and I refuse to become a fast-food family. Last year I found this recipe for stuffed shells and have made it countless times and shared … Read more
In New Orleans, a lot of our time is measured in seasons….Football season, Advent Season, Crawfish season, and King Cake Season. Starting January 6th (Twelfth Night) until the day of Mardi Gras, you can typically buy a King Cake anywhere, from the fanciest of bakeries to the regular grocery store. A few years ago, I … Read more
There’s just something about the holidays that makes me want to be in the kitchen creating yummy treats for my friends and family. Unfortunately, I am so not capable of doing anything edible. However, I think my skill was bumped up a notch after visiting the Hershey’s test kitchens last week! I think the incredible … Read more