Shrimp Creole Recipe
Serves 4 to 6 4 tablespoons butter 1 bay leaf 1 large onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne…
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Steak au Poivre Recipe
Serves 4 4 filet mignon medallions Salt 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 thyme sprigs 1 medium garlic glove, minced 1/2 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac 3/4 cup chicken…
No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Makes 1 quarter 2 pounds fresh Louisiana strawberries, de-stemmed and cut in half 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pint whipping cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk PREHEAT oven to 325 F. SPRINKLE the strawberries with sugar. Place the strawberries on a…
Frozen Cream Popsicles Recipe
Makes 8-10 popsicles, depending on the size of your forms 3 cups fresh blueberries or cut up strawberries, divided 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can (14…
Episode 208: A Man and His Blue Dog - George Rodrigue's Cajun Revival
George Rodrigue is one of Louisiana’s all-time important artists, and may be the most important at depicting images of early like in Cajun Culture. He created scenes of celebrations beneath moss laden oak trees; life of the bayou and even…
Episode 207: Union, Justice and Confidence – The Man Who Made The Motto
Ok, here’s a Louisiana Trivia Question: Who originated the state’s motto, “Union, Justice and Confidence?” And why? Historian Jason Theriot joins host Errol Laborde and podcast producer Kelly Massicot to talk about his research on the motto’s origin, as well…
Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission Becomes First Major Sponsor for the Woodlands Conservancy’s Coastal Forest Center
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission has committed $50,000 as the first major sponsor of the Woodlands Conservancy’s Coastal Forest Center, an upcoming educational facility focused on Louisiana’s wetland ecosystems. “The Coastal Forest Center at…
The Cordish Companies and Shreveport and Bossier Arts Council Announced 12 Local Winners of Open Artist Call
BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Cordish Companies, in collaboration with the Shreveport and Bossier City Arts Councils, has selected twelve (12) local artists to create original artwork that will be displayed inside the new $270+ million Live! Casino…
Tickets Now on Sale for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) –Tickets are now available for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine, a mesmerizing new holiday experience that will blend nature’s beauty with artistic brilliance at Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge. Presented in collaboration with…
Red River Bank Purchases Property for a Future Banking Center in Lafayette
ALEXANDRIA, La (press release) – Red River Bank recently secured property in Lafayette, Louisiana to further its expansion into the Acadiana market. On Oct. 21, Red River Bank purchased property on the corner of Camellia Boulevard and East Bluebird Lane,…
Episode 206: Steamy Alexandria - Red River Town Had Its Bawdy Days
Folks in Central Louisiana sometimes refer to their beloved section of the state as “CENLA.” There was a time when some wags might have referred to the city of Alexandria and the area around it as “Sinla.” Historian Michael Wynne…
Louisiana Artists Snag 2025 Grammy Nominations
NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Among the 94 categories, 20 Louisiana artists and bands made the list. The final round of voting for the Recording Academy's voting members will…
The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival Celebrates Citrus Heritage at Historic Fort Jackson
BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival returns Dec. 6-8 at the historic Fort Jackson in Buras, marking its 78th year of celebrating Plaquemines Parish's rich citrus heritage. This annual event highlights the agricultural abundance…
Episode 205: Political Analyst Robert Collins Shares What We Learned From the Election
Political analyst Robert Collins joins Louisiana Life Executive Editor Errol Laborde to talk about the past historic Nov. 5 election. Collins, a political science professor at Dillard University and a political analyst for WVUE TV Fox 8, discusses what was learned from Donald Trump’s…
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Celebrates the Holidays with 5th Annual A Very Merry Museum
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s (LASM) 5th Annual A Very Merry Museumevent on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., will kick off a new holiday experience for the Baton Rouge community, Coca-Cola…
Oxbow Rum Distillery Honoring Veterans Throughout November
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Oxbow Rum Distillery Tasting Room and other participating locations feature special offerings with a portion of proceeds benefiting Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command members and…
Episode 204: The Drago's Family - Creativity on a Half Shell
Journalist Peter Finney Jr. joins Louisiana Life Executive Editor Errol Laborde and podcast producer Kelly Massicot to talk about his new book, “Drago’s: An American Journey.” It is a compelling story about the Civitanovich family that migrated from Croatia after World War II and the…
Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe
Makes 4 servings 2 large yellow squashes, cut into halves Salt and pepper 2 cups of cornbread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese PREHEAT…
Almond Cookie Recipe
Makes about 40 cookies 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg grated zest of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup blanched, finely-ground almond flour 1 cup…
Butter-Basted Ribeye, Compound Butter Recipes
Makes 2 to 4 servings depending on the size of the ribeye steak 1 ribeye Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil or other high smoke point oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves SELECT your ribeye. Salt and…
Crabmeat Ravigote Recipe
Makes 6 to 8 servings DRESSING 1/2 cup good mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped capers 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon balm Salt and pepper SALAD 1 pound…
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Makes 6 servings SHORTCAKE 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup masa 2 tablespoons sugar, more for finishing 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into a dice 2/3 cup whole milk…
Louisiana Gazpacho Recipe
Makes 4-6 servings 1 de-seeded cucumber, chopped 2 1/2 pounds ripe Creole tomatoes, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, plus more for garnish…
Editors's Note: The Weird and the Wonderful
While I have too many holiday favorites to fit within the small space of this column, there is one — and it’s a bit of an outlier — that I’d like to share. In our family, the top requested…
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