AS THE BEAUTIFUL COLORS of spring turn into summer green, wouldn’t it be nice to peek out at the garden and see a burst of color? A special tuber can do that for your garden. Nope, not a potato! This tuber is named Caladium! No flowers on this plant, only heart-shaped colorful leaves on long …
Friend’s Coastal Restaurant reopened with fanfare on April 24, following an $8 million reconstruction of the venerable restaurant along the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. Owner Ryan Richard, Operations Manager Jennifer Adams and Executive Chef Matthew Standefer greeted hundreds of partygoers who came out to celebrate the occasion. Guests enjoyed Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco …
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Friends of the Northshore Harbor Center celebrated the facility’s 10-year anniversary in style, hosting a Diamonds are Forever Black and White Gala on April 25. This elegant evening included a surf and turf dinner from Patton’s Caterers, music by the Wise Guys and a $2,600 diamond necklace giveaway donated by Sylvia’s Design & Estate Jewelry. …
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For Mother’s Day, I requested that readers send favorite recipes passed down from their mothers and grandmothers. Carol Miles generously shared this favorite recipe from her mom, Mary Miles. Sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ingredients: ½ cup butter melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 …
I can count on one hand the very few times I have completely missed Jazz Fest in the last 40 years. This was usually due to extenuating circumstances such as living out of the country over 5,000 miles away, or working in other areas of the U.S. that did not comprehend nor were they sympathetic …
For Mother’s Day, I requested that readers send favorite recipes passed down from their mothers and grandmothers. This recipe was passed down lovingly from Irma D Bruce to her daughter Mimi Bruce. Thanks Mimi for sharing the love from your mom, Irma D Bruce! This soup was standard fare in the Bruce home before big …
I AM DESCENDED from a long line of fine Creole cooks. My great grandmother Lucille Bernard Cocke—the mother of Gladys Cocke Toca, my paternal grandmother—was known as “Sweet Lu” by many. Her husband, Clarence Cocke, lovingly referred to her as “wife.” To the rest of us she was and always will be known as “Granny.” …
I HAVE NEVER been very good at making huge pots of gumbo. I like to think of my gumbo as a highly specialized small batch gumbo or “boutique” style gumbo. I strive for a deep, dark, rich, smoky flavor. Much of this can be achieved through the meats and sausage that you choose as well …
WHEN KATHY LOWREY helped open the Northshore Harbor Center in 2005, she saw the event as a culmination of a dream. Ten years later, Kathy understands that it was only the beginning. Since the Harbor Center opened, it has played a vital role—providing a gathering place for Northshore residents as well as spurring the local …
2015 Hat’s off Luncheon SOPHISTICATED WOMAN MAGAZINE hosted our Tenth Annual Hats Off Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon on April 2 at the Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Guests, adorned in spring hats, fascinators and cloches, mingled and socialized among silent auction items generously donated by more than 60 local retailers and enjoyed lunch …
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