Hong Kong, “fragrant harbor” is a pulsating international port and a melting pot of east meets west. The city assaults your senses at every corner with noise 24/7, glaring and garish signage, throngs of beautiful, gentle people pushing their way to their next stop, markets teeming with hawkers and their colorful wares, and unidentifiable exotic …
IN THE SOUTH, we live in the kitchen. Family and friends gather for food, drinks and good conversation as a way of life that is relaxed, casual and fulfilling. David and Hope Richard had their Covington home built around that premise, creating a space that invites their guests to sit back and enjoy the warmth …
DWAYNE STEIN vividly remembers what it was like when he purchased his first home more than 15 years ago. It was a time of nervousness, excitement and anticipation, but it was also one of anxiety and worry. It is a memory that has shaped the customer service philosophy at CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM). “We are in …
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HOW MANY OF YOU remember that childhood game? Okay, maybe I am dating myself, but I remember playing and taking steps forward and back, hopping like a kangaroo and laughing! Well, May is the perfect time to play that game with the mother of us all—in the garden. Here is a list of questions to …
There’s No Place Like Home WHEN ANGEL OAK Home Loans LLC (AOHL) decided to expand into the Louisiana market, it is no surprise that the company looked to Mandeville native Raynah Cullen. Raynah’s proven track record of successfully assisting in the expansion and launch of their Northeast territory, coupled with her success in the local …
Chef Soirée Guests at Chef Soirée were treated to an enchanting evening under the stars at Bogue Falaya Park. The annual event, which benefits the Youth Service Bureau, is one of the most popular fundraisers on the Northshore. Sponsored by Chevron, the event featured the culinary creations of more than 85 area restaurants, along with …
Celebration The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany’s Celebration has quickly become a fixture in the Northshore’s social scene. This year’s event was hosted by WDSU television chief meteorologist Margaret Orr and included music from Groovy 7, a “Culinary Showcase,” and a delectable selection of Zoё’s Desserts.
Crème Caramel. Gran gets all of the credit for this one or I thought she did. She confessed that the original recipe was passed down from Aunt Louise Toca who was my great aunt. She has soothed broken hearts and healed incurable diseases with this, the ultimate comfort food, crème caramel. She was always a …
Contrary to popular belief, I did not learn everything I know about cooking from my mom. However, what I did learn were these fundamental truths: eat local, cook it yourself, nobody can make a roux like someone from south Louisiana, and no distance is too great to drive for the best and most authentic ingredients. …
Spring arrives in March, but somehow April always seems to be the month we begin to crave that fresh start. The garden begins to really come back to life and the chores begin to loom over us! This is the perfect time to step outside and check out the first thing you see upon doing …
