January 11, 2025

You know you’re from New Orleans if… (Updated)

Sometimes you don’t realize how unique the city of New Orleans is until you meet a newcomer. Then you really appreciate the little things that make it special and unique.  Lets try to keep the traditions going for another generation. You cringe when you hear it pronounced New OrLEENS. It’s New OrLINS and we don’t […]

Frieda’s Meyer Lemons (Review), Now at Rouse’s

Frieda’s Inc., a woman-owned, family business, is celebrating their 50th year in the produce industry. Focusing on specialty produce, Frieda’s Inc., supplies retailers with over 600 types of gourmet vegetables, exotic fruits, and companion items.  Founded by Frieda Caplan, in 1962, it was the first woman owned produce company in the United States. Frieda’s is […]

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     .

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 […]

Windsor Court Hosts Princess Tea in Le Salon

When: July 29th & July 30th, 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm Where: Le Salon at the Windsor Court in New Orleans, LA Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Le Salon at the Windsor Court  is requesting the presence of all princesses in the land to attend a special Princess Tea. High royalty will inspire Le Salon’s tea services, which will […]