Louisiana Tea Plantation
Can you grow tea in Louisiana? Yes, we discovered that it is quite possible to commerically grow and harvest the leaves of tea plants and process them into retail tea products in this state.[…] Continue reading →
Author: Maylee
Holiday Cranberry Recipes
This is the season to be merry! The November – December holiday season brings an explosion of color — Christmas lights and decorations. One of my favorite culinary ingredients for cooking during the holidays[…] Continue reading →
A Chance Encounter with Queen Elizabeth II
While rummaging thru my computer for a photo to illustrate another blog post, I stumbled upon these long forgotten photos of Queen Elizabeth II and her royal procession taken by a family member in[…] Continue reading →
Maroon Bells at Aspen 2022
This summer we took a vacation to Aspen, Colorado. Other than adjusting to the high altitude, we had a great time. The scenery was beautiful, the air was dry and crisp and we had[…] Continue reading →
Boston Art Gallery and Arboretum – 2022
In April, we visited Boston and went to several museums and attractions in the city. One visit was to the The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. According to their website, “Isabella Stewart Gardner collected and[…] Continue reading →
Kitchen Window View – 2022
As I look out my kitchen window this April, I see wonderful flowers and interesting vegetable plants growing. My garden iris are bursting into bloom. Their delicate blossoms are some of my favorites. Iris[…] Continue reading →
Mardi Gras Parade – 2022
After all Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is reassuring to see that things are back to normal in 2022. The parades rolled again through the streets[…] Continue reading →
Avery Island of Louisiana & Tabasco Sauce
Deep in South Louisiana where the marsh land meets the Gulf of Mexico is an “Island” named Avery Island. It it is not an actual island but rather a series of salt domes. This[…] Continue reading →
Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” Homemade ice cream is everyone’s favorite dessert, especially in the summertime. Smooth and creamy; there are so many flavors and varieties. When we were[…] Continue reading →
Houmas House in Burnside, Louisiana
Houma House is an old Louisiana antebellum plantation home along the Mississippi River close to Baton Rouge. Recently we spent an day exploring the plantation home and surrounding gardens. Although Houmas House is close[…] Continue reading →
