Briarwood Nature Preserve & The Legacy of Caroline Dormon in Natchitoches, LA
Explore Caroline Dormon’s legacy at Briarwood Nature Preserve in Natchitoches. A haven for wildlife, wildflowers, and conservation education.
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Quick Chicken Recipes For Busy People
These quick chicken recipes not only promise a burst of flavors but also ensure that you spend more time savoring your meal than slaving away in the kitchen. And by quick, we mean you can have these meals prepped and done in about 30 minutes. For a home cooked meal we’d consider that pretty quick….
25 Places To Eat In and Around Columbia, SC
If you find your travels taking you to Columbia, SC or the surrounding area count yourself very lucky because the food scene is extraordinary and diverse offering something for everyone. We’re sharing our top picks from the region. Of course, there are many more options, but if you prefer a shorter list to pick from…
Celebrate The Holidays Under 300,000 Lights At The Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Natchitoches, Louisiana is famous, in my opinion, for three things: Natchitoches meat pies, filming location of Steel Magnolias, and their annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival! I can’t think of a better place to get in the holiday spirit than in the city of Natchitoches. They have been perfecting the art of the holiday season for almost…
Ginger Lime Martini Recipe
Looking for a twist on the traditional martini consider a Ginger Lime Martini Recipe. When I travel I enjoy visiting different distilleries around the United States and on a trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana I was able to visit Bayou Rum Distillery and it was here that I was able to find a very tasty…
Bayou Rum & Cocktail Recipes
While visiting Lake Charles, Louisiana I made a stop at Bayou Rum. It offers a little local flavor and produces some of the best rum in the region. Their rum is crafted the Louisiana way in copper pots using 100% natural unrefined Louisiana cane sugar and molasses. Touring the distillery I could tell that they…
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours in New Orleans Plantation Country
To truly experience southern Louisiana you have to get out on the water. There are rivers, bayous, and swamps all waiting to be explored in New Orleans Plantation Country. Floating through the swamp with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours of New Orleans Plantation Country was a great way to experience nature up close and personal. CAJUN…
8 Fun Things To Do In Lafayette, LA
Located on I-10 between Lake Charles, LA and Baton Rouge, LA you’ll find Lafayette, the center of Louisiana Creole culture. Packed with so many fun activities and attractions you could easily spend 3-days, 2-nights here. Sharing all my favorite places to eat and what to do in Lafayette, LA along with where to stay. WHERE…
Feast on Flavor With This Crab Sliders Recipe
Crab sliders are a great reminder of all the time I’ve been spending in Louisiana. This is one state that knows how to work hard and party hard. Every time I make one of these crab sliders I’m going to be thinking of all the great people I’ve met and all the delicious food I’ve…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Mudslide Recipe
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM or in this case a peanut butter cup mudslide!!! We probably drove my mom nuts with this chant as kids. Lord only knows how she survived raising three girls, but survive she did. I’m pretty sure she was probably sliding some mudslide ingredients into her…
Why Celebrate Mardi Gras in Beaumont Texas
This was the first year for Mardi Gras in Beaumont! For years, Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas was held in nearby Port Arthur. A few year ago it moved to Beaumont to offer more room for parking, crowds, and event growth. And yes, Mardi Gras happens outside of New Orleans. In fact, you can go…
Mystical Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Parade
As a dog lover, I was thrilled to attend the Southwest Louisiana Mystical Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Parade in Lake Charles, LA. Note: This post is photo-heavy 🙂 What could be better than seeing dogs dressed up in Mardi Gras costumes? Well, besides chasing chickens, of course. I can’t think of a better way…
