“Every morning I wake up and open the drapes, and I’m just so grateful for this incredible life.” This statement wraps up homeowner Jennifer Pacione’s outlook on her life, her work—and especially the home she shares with her nine-year-old daughter and her husband Jim. The gracious white house stands as an emblem of classic southern […]
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“A Lifetime of Preparation” Will Crain always wanted to practice law, a passion that was no doubt fueled in part when, at age six, he watched his father sworn in as the second-youngest judge in Louisiana history. Those are large shoes to fill, but he was never pressed to fill them. If you ask Will,
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August is hot! You can stay calm and cool with these summer cocktails that will put a smile on your face and a send a chill down your spine. Swing on the porch or lounge poolside as you begin to bid a fare adieu to the long, hot days of summer.
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Refreshing Summer Pasta Salad Ingredients: Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until ‘al dente,’ about 10 minutes; add broccoli florets to the pasta after 7 minutes. 2. Drain the pasta and broccoli and refresh in a large bowl of iced water. 3. Whisk together mustard, vinegar,
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Celebrate the 4th of July all summer long with these patriotic potions that will keep you cool by the pool. These icy and spicy favorites will turn any backyard get-together or barbecue into a full-on party!
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Lorie’s Tasty Barbecue Beans Ingredients: Directions: 1.Heat oil on medium heat in skillet. Sautée onions, minced garlic and parsley. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. 2. Add ground meat to the skillet with the seasonings and cook on medium heat until brown. 3. Add beans and barbecue sauce. Cook on low
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A Legacy of Service and Commitment “I have a relationship with that building in Baton Rouge,” says Reid Falconer of the State Capitol. “I grew up close by and thought it was so impressive, it inspired me to become an architect. My grandparents had never been to the observation deck, so I brought them up
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Step outside and the heat and humidity of summer will impact you to such a degree that you might have to stop and catch your breath. Your lawn and outdoor plants are also feeling that weight. Watch for wilting or dull color, then check the soil often for dryness. It is important to properly and
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They are defining figures in culture, art, music, design and sports. They are inspiring, mysterious, tragic and driven, often eccentric and sometimes tortured. They are icons. And one rising artist is embracing their stories, delving into their psyches and bringing them to life with his bare hands and presenting them through a four-dimensional, gallery experience. Like
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Another hot Louisiana summer is upon us and we need to be aware of heat exhaustion and heatstroke in our canine companions. Dogs are unable to sweat out their body heat the way humans do. They try to normalize their body temperature through rapid, heavy panting as the water on their toungue evaporates and cools
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