January 12, 2025

Cornbread: Sweet or Salty (Recipes)

sweet cornbread

Today in the city, the lunch special all across town will be traditional    New Orleans Red Beans and Rice. Having red beans on Monday started because it used the leftover meat from Sunday dinner and could be left generally unattended while the washing was done. Traditionally, cornbread is served along with the dish. Some eat it separately, while others […]

Pelicanpalooza (8/7/11 @ Southport Hall)

What: Pelicanpalooza, the main fundraiser benifitting Camp Pelican, a camp for children with pulmonary disorders When: August 7, 2011 Time: 12 pm – 8pm Where: Southport Hall Cost: $15 & kids under 12 are free! Family Friendly Event . . The date for Pelicanpalooza 2011 is set for Sunday August 7th at Southport Hall!!! Entertainment will be […]

Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

  Across the country it is HOT! Today in New Orleans, the heat index at Audubon Park is 104 degrees and some of the hottest days of summer are yet to come. Heat related illnesses are dangerous and can have life changing consequences. In America, more people die each year from extreme heat than hurricanes, […]

Wordless Wednesday 7/20/11

Blue and green Peacock

This peacock was strutting his stuff at the Audubon Zoo… Where they all ask for you!  Click here to enter to win 1 of 10 (TEN) Shutterfly Photobooks from Nola Mommy     .

Shutterfly Photo Books (Review & Giveaway)*Closed*

 I remember the days of film cameras. When you had to wait until your pictures were printed to see what you shot. Now, the options for taking pictures, processing your pictures, and preserving them are endless. Having the ability to snap away, means that I have overflowing file folders of pictures stored on my computer. […]

Luxury 100% Whole Wheat Pasta (Review & Recipe)

I love Italian Food. The rich sauces, gooey melted cheese, and pasta. Lots and lots of pasta. But I am on a mission to eat healthy and searching for dishes that not only taste good but are nutritious. Thanks to Luxury Pasta’s new 100% whole grain I was able to achieve just that. I know, you […]

Behind the Scenes at the Louisiana Superdome

New Orleans Saints Training Room

The Louisiana Superdome is an iconic figure in the city of New Orleans. It is home to the World Champion New Orleans Saints football team and has hosted 6 Super Bowls, with another Super Bowl to be played there in 2013. It is also the home of the All State Sugar Bowl which hosts the […]

Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge (Critters)

                I was practicing taking pictures of small things when I snapped this picture. Immediately after the shutter closed this little guy (or gal) jumped towards me.  There was panic. I screamed. I now photograph critters from a distance! Go to Project Alicia or Kristi’s Place to enter […]