Festive Christmas Lights – 2025
Imagine walking down a gravel path in the dark surrounded by hundreds of Christmas lights. Welcome to Louisiana Lights. This light display was open to the public during the month of December. We[…] Continue reading →
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Historic Snow Storm in Louisiana
On January 21, 2025, Louisiana experienced an historic snow storm. We haven’t seen this much snow in our state since 1895. It snowed for eight hours; essentially the entire state was shut down. What[…] Continue reading →
Six Picks for Fabulous Summer Squash Recipes
Yellow summer squash is probably not the most popular vegetable around. It is either too strongly favored, too mushy or to bland. However, this summer vegetable is delightful when prepared properly. Add in fresh[…] Continue reading →
Laura Creole Plantation in Louisiana
In Feburary, we took a sightseeing visit to Laura Creole Antebellum Plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River about 30 miles northwest of New Orleans. This is one of the fascinating historical[…] Continue reading →
Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras Parade
I love a good parade. Who doesn’t? The parades during Mardi Gras season in New Orleans and surrounding areas are a unique experience. Rather than being a spectator and watching the floats, bands and[…] Continue reading →
Magnolia Mound Plantation in Louisiana
Magnolia Mound Plantation is an old, old plantation within the city limits of in Baton Rouge. It has a facinatimg history and portrays life of the early years of our country. The original cottage[…] Continue reading →
Champion Bald Cypress at Cat Island Wildlife Refuge
In August of 2022, we took a nature hike to Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge which is located along the ravines and swamps in several turns of the Mississippi River of Louisiana. It is[…] Continue reading →
Roses, Roses and More Roses
I love roses, they are one of my most favorite flowers. When I was a little girl, our next door neighbor had an expansive rose garden. What a treat when Mrs. Ikenberry would[…] Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
