February 26, 20201293
When the Affinity for Food + Culture Meets Photographic Art
We all have jobs, we have stuff. Appointments and meetings and conference calls and deadlines and families and homework and housework. We do what we can with what we have. Sometimes it’s great, but sometimes it’s just what we need...
February 24, 20201321
It is relatively simple; first, you make a roux. You add the holy trinity of onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sprinkle in the perfect amount of Cajun seasoning and dried herbs. Add the stock, simmer, add your protein (or veggies for Gumbo Z’herbes) then serve over rice.
Gumbo season is in...
Play FNA Acadiana with Bentley Turner and Drew Brees
Football “N” America (FNA), a national, co-ed youth flag football league, is the new neighborhood sport across Acadiana. Two years ago, UL Graduate and former Athletic Director, Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of local high schools, Bentley Turner, flew to San Diego, California. His...
It's So Much More Than A Game
By Jared Conques
Friday night, under the local stadium’s lights. You can hear the band’s drumline start their cadence as the crisp fall air tickles your nostrils with each breath. Fall has arrived and with it, high school football season. The boys of fall take the field, but for those of us who have...
Ending the Drought
By Brandon Comeaux
For the McNeese Cowboys baseball team, it’s been a while since they’ve gotten a taste of the NCAA Tournament.
16 years, to be exact.
The drought ended this season when the Cowboys made it to the Nashville Regional after winning the Southland Conference Tournament for the first time since...
By Curt Guillory
Up, Up, and Awayyy!
LSU freshman and Pole Vaulting phenom Mondo Duplantis has been named to the Bowerman 2019 Preseason Watch List. It should come as no surprise to anyone as Mondo is easily one of the most recognizable college athletes today, and already in the world elite for pole vaulters.
A native of Lafayette,...
This local registered nurse who cared for patients for 10 years has traded in her scrubs for writing materials, and just recently published her third children’s book.
Small Traditions to Implement for a Mindful Family During the Holidays
By Abby Meaux Conques
The holiday season can be a downright stressful time, particularly for Moms. Moms tend to end up being the ones to choose all the gifts for the family and children, to get outfits ready for all the different holiday gatherings, and to make sure the...
Simple Steps to Contain Clutter
By Renee Ory, Owner of Amazing Spaces
Organizing for kids is one of the most rewarding projects to me because I get to see the joy in a child’s face when all of their favorite toys are ready for playtime —not to mention their parent’s face when the mess is gone! Most parents cringe at the thought of...
Scouted-Out Spots for Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Pick Figs at Daniel + Anna's Orchard
Daniel + Anna's Orchard offers a pick-your-own lay of land where you can take kids to pick fruits like blueberries, peaches, kumquats, satsumas, persimmons, berries and figs. During the summertime, figs are the only fruit available, but oh what a...