recipes

Bacon is the reason that I hold the humble pig in such high esteem. As tasty as bacon is by itself you can always use it make something else better.

As you read through the names of some of the drinks I have selected for you, try to guess what some of the ingredients might be. Then follow our links to the recipes and stop by your favorite store and get what need to whip up a batch.

The concerts this weekend are nice. The promise of grilling in the backyard is nice too. The day off from work is certainly welcomed by all of us. The reason for all of this is sometimes lost on us. Memorial Day is our day to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy a concert, picnic or a day off.

Homemade ice cream is one of my favorite flavors of my childhood. We had the old fashioned hand crank ice cream freezer at our house. I like the hand crank better than the electric models you can purchase today. I think the reason the hand cranked method was my favorite is because hand cranking takes time.

I drink a lot of coffee. I wake up at 1 in the morning and coffee is one of the main reasons I am still functioning at 10am when the Bruce and the Kennel Club show yields the airwaves to Stephanie Crist. I usually drink my coffee black, unless I remember to purchase some fancy Italian Cream creamer stuff at the store...

I'm all about cooking on the grill in summer-I mean, this IS Louisiana. Here are some great choices for you to try out  before your Memorial Day cookout-enjoy!

The weekends are great for trying out new recipes. I always like to pull out something new for guests, or just for my own personal sense of "YES, I can do it!" Restaurants don't always release their secrets, so....enjoy these while you can!

Here's a really fun and easy way to show your appreciation to your mom...and let's face it, you're getting down to the wire here! What mom wouldn't love a beautiful homecooked meal or treat to celebrate her special day? I think preparing food  for someone (MOM) is one of the most wonderful ways to say "I LOVE YOU"

Ok...we're getting down to the wire, and it's not going to be JUST hard boiled eggs at your house tommorow! In addition to the traditional Acadiana Easter fare-boiled crawfish, BBQ, and cold beverages-here's some special recipes for your family celebration. Enjoy!

I have a dear friend who once told me, you know you're in a solid relationship if you can fart in front of her.  I know it isn't the most pleasant or tasteful topics to discuss but the fact is we all pass gas. It can be embarrassing to fart if you're a woman or judged and scored on a ten point scale if you are a man.  The fac...