November 23, 2024

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 […]

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 […]

FREE Chili’s Chips and Queso

Sign up for the Chili’s E-mail Club and be up to date on their lastest specials, exclusive offers, and most importantly a free order of their delicious chips and queso appetizer.  Click Here to Sign Up and Enjoy a family night out at Chili’s!

Take the Safe Summer Boating Pledge

Life Jacket Clip Art

Here in Louisiana, many families will enjoy this July 4th weekend by spending time on the water. The lakes will soon be crowded with boaters enjoying their favorite fishing holes.  Please take the time to join the National Safe Boating Council and sign the Safe Summer Pledge to wear your life jacket and practice safe boating habits. Sadly, many fatalities on the […]

Exotic Fruit at Rouse’s Supermarkets

Entertain your kids this summer at your local grocery store or Farmer’s Market.  New Orleans is the proud home of the locally owned Rouse’s Supermarket. It has been a favorite of New Orleanians “makin’ grocercies” since 1960 and now provides a large assortment of exotic fruits. Every month they will feature a different fruit and this June make sure you check out […]

NOLA Fashion Week: Kids Day (March 22)

"NOLA Fashion Week"

    NOLA Fashion Week presented by Langenstein’s and hosted by the Downtown Development District of New Orleans begins March 21, 2011! It will be six days filled with fashion shows, educational workshops and networking events. It’s goal is to promote the development of the fashion industry in New Orleans and foster Southern talent.  On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 […]

Homemade King Cake

 “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Let the Good Times Roll! We are gearing up for a great 2011 Mardi Gras season. This year, my son is riding in a parade for the first time and he’s so excited.  No matter what part of the country you are in this is a fun recipe that the whole […]

Growing Fresh Herbs

I decided that we were going to attempt to grow fresh herbs for the kitchen. I am known for having a black thumb and putting fear into the hearts of helpless plants, but I figured even this was something I could do. ( Quick tidbit: Never clean a large splash fountain with lots of bleach because it […]