KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimpanzee Discovery Day returns to Chimp Haven on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with “Chimp or Treat” fall-themed activities featuring treats, pant-hoots and plenty of opportunities to learn with the chimps.…
The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport will open Oct. 29 for the 2026 season, marking the 120th annual state fair. Nov. 15 will be the closing day for the 2026 season. Explore the Louisiana Life Insider Podcast episode with…
Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
Explore and purchase the gameday program as a keepsake for Drew Brees' induction on our sister site, Biz New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Saints…
Corn mazes are a fun fall feature in Louisiana that I often forget about. When I think of fall, I think of warm colors, lattes, pumpkins, all things pumpkin-flavored, flannel and a slight breeze in the air (usually not coming…
Originally published on Sep. 30, before the event, this piece has been updated with new information and photos. GRAND ISLE, La. (press release) – Grand Isle celebrated a new historical marker honoring the Oleander Hotel, a landmark listed on the…
Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” is the fifth installment of the prolific playwright's biographical trilogy – perfectly in keeping with the humorous, sardonic irony pervasive in his writing, and why he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.…
I find that occasionally there is a misconception about New Orleans and the level of sophistication it may bring when it comes to recreation, restoration and revelry. No, to all those who assume New Orleans is not just Bourbon Street…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, Oct. 5, the New Orleans Saints will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the Superdome during the Monday Night Football game. The Caesars Superdome…
BOSSIER CITY, La. (press release) The Brine, a new contemporary Southern restaurant at the Louisiana Boardwalk, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2, 12-5 p.m. Located along the riverfront and connected…
Editor's note: The Shelby Stanga documentary "Shelby" was selected for the 2026 Tallahassee Film Festival with a screening on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fogg Planetarium. Originally set for release on Nov. 1, "Shelby" will now be available…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the Saints' first home game of the 2026 season, the team welcomes fans back to Caesars Superdome with DJ Diesel (AKA Shaquille O’Neal) headlining the halftime show and more special entertainment. The home game…
BOGALUSA, La. (press release) — Lake Isabel Farm reopened on Friday, April 24, welcoming guests to its clear blue lake, white sand beaches and unique natural setting in Washington Parish. Following its inaugural 2025 season that drew more than 3,000…
CALGARY, Alberta – On Sep. 18, Louisiana Life Magazine received seven Gold and 14 total International Regional Media Association (IRMA) Awards at the 46th annual awards event hosted in Calgary. The 2026 IRMA Awards ceremony gathered magazine professionals from across…
The World Population Review, an online site for global population research and analysis, ranked the 2026 fastest-growing cities in Louisiana, based on population growth patterns from 2020 to 2025. The list ranks 155 cities across the state, classifying a city…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the past three years, the New Orleans Saints have supported the French Federation of American Football (FFFA) in developing flag football and American football in…
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. – From June 1 to July 31, Louisiana Life Magazine…
BOSSIER CITY, La. (press release) – The Louisiana Grandstand announced plans for a new, privately funded, multi-phase destination at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Organizers share that the plans bring together live music, dining, hospitality, history and future entertainment…
GONZALES, La. (press release) – Jurassic Quest, known as North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, will be in Gonzales for one weekend only, Sep. 11-13, with its biggest experience yet. Families can now explore three prehistoric exhibits with…
Ingredients For each taco: 1 hot, just-fried corn tortilla* 2 tbsp. refried beans 2 fried oysters 2 fried chicken livers 2 fried shrimp 1 chopped avocado 1 chopped tomato 1 chopped scallions 1 tbsp. crumpled queso fresco 1 chopped cilantro Pico…
Ingredients 4 bahn mi buns 4 tbsp. softened butter 4 tbsp. good mayonnaise 6 oz. foie gras 1 dozen fried oysters 1 cup fresh pickled carrots, cabbage, and cilantro from a Vietnamese market 1 bunch fresh cilantro 1. Preheat oven…
Ingredients CRUST 2 cups flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) cold butter, cubed (use salted butter instead of adding more salt) 1 1/2 tbsp. cold water taken from a cup of ice…
This is an easy salad to expand as your dinner party grows. It looks nice on your buffet table. Unfortunately, nothing continues to look terrific after we start taking servings out, but this salad holds up…
Ingredients 3 pounds wild boar chunks 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 3 smashed garlic cloves …
Ingredients Cream Cheese 1/2 gallon skim milk 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 rennet tablet To serve 5 fresh digs washed and cut in half (My grandmother would send us to the fig tree in the back yard and tell us how…
Ingredients 1 cup fresh satsuma juice 1/2 cup extra virgin oil 2 tbsp. Creole mustard 1 clove of minced garlic 1 Zest of lemon 1. Add all ingredients to a pint jar. Replace the lid. 2. Shake well until the…
Ingredients 3 tbsp. bacon fat 2 onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. sweet paprika 1 tsp. dried thyme 3 bay leaves 6…
Ingredients 24 quail eggs 2 tbsp. white vinegar BRINE 1 1/2 cups vinegar (you can use white or apple cider vinegar) 2/3 cup dry…
Ingredients 10 ripe mirlitons 1 sweet onion, like a Vidalia, sliced thinly 4 quarts apple cider vinegar 1 bay leaf for each jar 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 black peppercorns 2 cloves garlic for each jar 1 tbsp.…
Ingredients Soft Cheese You should have one creamy cheese like a Camembert or a Brie. Select one that is already soft and take it out of the refrigerator at least four hours before serving. Have a butter knife on the…
Ingredients 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice Sprigs of mint or cubes of watermelon for garnish. 1. Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan until small bubbles form around the edges. Remove from the…
Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 purple sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 4- or 5-ounce package goat cheese, at room temperature 3 tbsp. softened butter Zest of 1 large orange 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush…
Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 5 tbsp. separated olive oil 1 pint raw oysters 3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped fennel fronds 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Zest of 1 large or 2 small lemons…
Tomatillos are native to Mexico and are in the nightshade family. These bright green, tart fruits work well in salsas, as well as soups and stews. Store fresh tomatillos the same was as ripe tomatoes, in…
As a Louisianian, I know how great Louisiana is, but I'm also aware of how insignificant we may seem…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Love Our Waterways, a new initiative inspired by Love the Boot Week, officially kicked off on Sep. 1. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) urge Louisianians to register cleanup events and volunteer…
KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, completed a major habitat expansion in July through more than $5.6 million in private support. The lead gift was established in 2024 by the Annenberg Foundation at the direction…
Is cozy a state of mind? To me, it’s the ultimate one. Being cozy in this life is the end all, be all. Whatever you have to do to feel peaceful, comfortable, safe and happy — to make your life…
Mayor Andrew “Andy” D’Aquilla says, “We are deeply honored to be named Louisiana Life magazine’s Best Town in Louisiana. This recognition reflects the charm, history and natural beauty of St. Francisville, but most importantly, it celebrates the people who make…
It's late September, 5 a.m. on opening day of teal season, and above a rice field in Jefferson Davis Parish, the constellations dangle like high-wattage chandeliers. Six half-awake hunters shuffle through the dark. They work methodically, loading decoys and shotguns…
North: Monroe Monroe tends to get overlooked in Louisiana travel conversations, which is either a shame or an advantage, depending on whether you’re a local. Situated on the banks of the Ouachita River in the northeastern part of the state,…
In early February, a storm along the south coast of Iceland destroyed part of Reynisfjara, a…
Louisiana’s food is complex and deeply flavored. On its surface we have gumbo, meat pies and jambalaya. But in tiny corners, there is the food that comes to us from those pockets of people, sometimes immigrants or descendants of immigrants.…
by Holly Pisciotti, Norco
Cow Island native Dustin Dale Gaspard’s Cajun bona fides stretch back nine generations to his ancestral grandmother, whose exile led her to find a place of solace in Acadiana. While not musicians, Gaspard’s family was always musical, with ‘50s rock…
Go Help Yourself “Go Help Yourself” is Daniel Pope’s debut novel, which asks the question, what if all the self-help gurus of today were wrong about how broken we all are? The protagonist of Go Help Yourself is Corbin Moore,…
Georgia’s second largest city, about two hours south of Atlanta, sometimes falls under the radar — and that’s a mistake. Columbus offers the perfect blend of outdoors adventures, cultural attractions and…
Drenching the brown brick building tucked away on the western edge of Prairieville, Louisiana is experiencing a torrential spring afternoon rainstorm, the kind that would keep anyone from stomping through the slosh just to get to the grocery. A lot…
