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The Scoop on Jambalaya
The first jambalaya recipes were made by the Spanish attempting to make something close to paella with what they could find in the “New World.” Because Spanish settlers could not find saffron here and...
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Black Friday Breakfast
I have to admit, I’ve only braved Black Friday as a shopper once and that was enough. I know a lot of you are ready to tackle your lists while the sales are hot. Remember, to keep up your stamina and...
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Land of Sweets
I don’t make as many sweets and candies the whole year as I make the week or two before Christmas. It’s so nice to give homemade gifts to family, friends and neighbors during the holidays. Of course,...
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Little Black Dress Parties
Ever since Coco Chanel debuted the very first little black dress on the cover of Vogue in 1926, the fashion statement has exemplified simple elegance. Why not translate this statement into planning an...
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Heart Healthy Dinners
February is Heart Month! Make sure you take good care of your sweethearts by adding more heart healthy meals to your kitchen repertoire. Almost any dish can be made heart healthy. Lowing the salt you...
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Friday Night Bites
If you’re a Catholic living in South Louisiana, abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent doesn’t always feel like a sacrifice because we live so close to the Gulf of Mexico and in an area rich in...
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Easter Parties
After weeks of depriving ourselves of some things we love and working extra hard to help those in need, the time has finally come to celebrate. Easter Sunday is not only a holy day; it also signifies...
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Happy Derby Day
Here’s a little sweet and saucy treat for you! Bacon Bourbon Pecan Tarts with Bourbon Cream Cheese 1 refrigerated pie crust or use your favorite recipe 4 slices of bacon 2 tablespoons light or dark...
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10 Years of Stirring It Up!
Testing/Picture taking day…what a mess! Wow, all I can say is that I cannot believe I’ve been writing the Stirring It Up cooking and entertaining column in City Social Magazine for 10 whole years....
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Top 10 Recipes
I’ve been fortunate enough to write the Stirring It Up column for ten years now. Over those years, I’ve found the following recipes are popular with my family and guests. This month, we’ll look back at...
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Festive and Fresh Fourth of July Desserts
It’s time to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day! We certainly have no trouble finding plenty of red, white and blue decorations for our picnics and barbeques. Why not decorate with what’s on the...
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese has been a favorite among children since it was first made in the 1920’s. Later, during the Depression era, it became a household staple when sliced bread and processed cheese were...
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An Apple Primer
With the air getting lighter and the temperatures getting cooler, the cravings for all things apple and cinnamon slowly fill the void left in blueberry and strawberry season’s wakes. Thanks to some...
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Santa’s Tired, What’s for Breakfast?
We all have our traditions on Christmas mornings. But mostly, we just want to relax, reflect and enjoy being with our little families. Despite all the distractions of presents, mom and dad want coffee...
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Outdoor-themed Wedding Shower
If you know a couple of engaged lovebirds who love spending time in the great outdoors, throw them an outdoor-themed wedding shower. It’s a simple theme that lends itself to all sorts of creative menu...
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Bonus Recipe: Classic Crawfish Bisque
Happy Crawfish Season! These delectable little creatures are fit for backyard boils to fancy feasts. On Christmas day, we served crawfish bisque for lunch. I had saved the heads from the last boil of...
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Paella Party!
While many people travel the world to sample its distinctive cuisine; several of us need only travel as far as our own kitchens to taste the different flavors of far off lands. Because we don’t have...
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Eat More of This – Healthy Foods for Women
Eating the right combination of fresh produce, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy will give a woman the energy she needs to not only keep up with a hectic lifestyle, but also to protect...
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Fabulous Figs
Figs in all shapes colors and sizes will be ripening in trees all over the South this June and July. I can remember crawling under the canopy of my grandmother’s enormous fig tree and pretending I was...
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Cooking with Craft Beer
Cooking with beer is a unique culinary experience and one easily mastered with a few guiding ground rules. Beer provides similar cooking properties as wine, but with an even larger variety of flavors....
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