Football season has arrived. It doesn't feel like football weather, but anxious fans are eager to trek to stadiums to cheer on their favorite college team or to the Superdome to see what the Saints ar..

For many years our family’s Thanksgiving dinner was somewhat of a movable feast. The reason being is that the men in our family were such avid sportsmen that duck-hunting season ruled the day and time..

With all of the fresh summer garden vegetables available right now, it’s an ideal time to make use of them. These tomatoes stuffed with zucchini takes a little time, but they’re not only good, but..

irst order of business today is to order your King Cakes NOW! Carnival season is in full swing and you just can’t be without your King Cakes. I’ve had just about every kind we offer here and right..

What to do with your turkey carcass? Every year around this time, my friends call me for this recipe. If you don’t already have this, make a copy to put in your recipe files. A friend of mine goe..

What to do with your turkey carcass? A friend of mine goes around his neighborhood on the day after Thanksgiving to gather any unwanted turkey carcasses to make one fine gumbo. The carcasses are sim..

Don't forget your Valentine! Mardi Gras is early this year (February 9) and everyone in south Louisiana is in a frenzy with parades, balls, King Cake parties, and general merriment. Some may not reali..

Rather than offering a green salad, why not serve a rice salad (made with Louisiana rice, of course). Don’t be afraid to add different kinds of vegetables like chopped artichoke hearts or fresh youn..

It’s time to head out to catch some crabs on Marsh Island, an uninhibited low-lying marshy island between Vermilion Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Just in case you aren’t familiar with this beautiful pla..

The one and only time I judged a chili cook-off in Texas I thought I would have to report to the emergency room at the local hospital. I opted instead to return to my motel room where I collapsed on m..