ONE OF BEVERLY BROWN’S favorite places is City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico. An avid outdoorsperson and camping enthusiast, Beverly vividly remembers her delight when upon entering the park as a young girl, she read the signs that said, “Please play on the rocks.” “I had expected the signs to tell us what …
My culinary awakening took place in my year abroad in France. Although I was a poor student, Europe presented me with rich food and eating adventures from Norway to Greece. When I returned to the U.S., I brought my European exploits and my more refined palate to the kitchen. I cooked my way through hundreds …
Events and Activities to Appreciate This Fall Northshore residents are blessed to live in an area with so many cultural events at our doorstep year round. The city of Covington in particular is bustling with activities and events for the entire family. Covington’s rich cultural heritage dates back to the 1800s, when visitors from New …
IF YOU ARE from the South, you know one of the most popular holiday ingredients is the pecan. It is used to make sweet desserts (pecan pie, pralines, bourbon pecan balls) and savory favorites (pecan stuffing, green bean-pecan casserole, pecan topped trout). But do you have a pecan tree in your own garden? If not, …
Ingredients: 3–4 ounces bacon, cut into small strips Cooking oil 2.5-3 lb frying chicken ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ¼ cup cognac 3 cups red wine preferably Burgundy 1–2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cloves garlic ¼ teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf 12–24 pearl onions ½ pound mushrooms 3 tablespoons flour …
The 2015 Kickin’ Parkinson’s party and twilight run hosted at Stone Creek Club and Spa, in support of Team Fox, was its most successful event to date. Milestones included its first live auction and a record 550 guests in attendance. The first Michael J. Fox Foundation Research Roundtable was also held, along with a new …
Verrines, a tiny taste with a big surprise. I like tiny things. I also like layers, colors, textures and waking up my palate with taste surprises. The verrine fits all of these criteria for a new food adventure for my taste buds and for exploring new territory in the kitchen. What is a verrine you …
Horseradish Cream INGREDIENTS 4 oz cream cheese 4 TBS fresh grated horseradish root OR prepared horseradish sauce to taste 2 sprigs fresh dill 7 (or more) TBS heavy cream 1/8 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Blend everything in a food processor. Add more heavy cream if you like a thinner sauce. Add more horseradish sauce if you …
From Baker’s Royale Makes approximately eight 3 1/2 oz servings Ingredients: Caramel Mousse: 1 cup cold heavy cream 2 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup plus caramel (recipe follows) Caramel Sauce: ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons of heavy cream ½ teaspoons of kosher salt Apple Crumble: ½ cup diced …
We met up with Dr. Liza Ledet at Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville to prepare for the photo shoot where Erica Lee styled her hair and Stephanie Zeller applied her makeup. When we arrived at Maison Lafitte for the photo shoot, we were able to speak with Liza and get to know her …
Unleashing Innovation in Pet Health WHETHER YOU LIVE in Old Mandeville or frequent it on a regular basis, you’ve undoubtedly seen people walking or running, sipping coffee or grabbing a beer or cocktail—many of them accompanied by their four-legged friends. Nestled along the main thoroughfare of this pet-friendly community, among historic residences, boutiques and restaurants, …
FINALLY, I FEEL a touch of cool in the air. Could it be true or is it just my imagination? I may even see a hint of rust, garnet and yellow colors in the trees. It’s fall and it’s time to eat the season. A crisp breeze blows and my mind begins to contemplate the …
