A wonderful elderly widow lady taught me to make cornbread. “The trick,” she’d say, “is to use flour AND cornmeal, … More
Category: food
Sept 25, 2020 – Chuck Roast for Louisiana Roast Beef Po Boys
I love a good chuck roast. Many people struggle with getting enough flavor and tenderness. Today my husband picked up … More
Sept 20, 2020 – Taco Chili
Today we are getting rain and cool weather from the tropical system in the gulf. As a result, my family … More
Sept 19, 2020 – Fall 4-H Pig Sale
Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More
Sept 6, 2020 – Mealtime Moments
Everyone has great memories surrounding food. Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, Easter dinner, Sunday dinner at grandma’s house, Friday night pizza … More
July 22, 2020 – Let’s Talk About Nutrition!
I know I’ve been focused on education lately, but this pandemic has led to gym closures, less than desirable food … More
May 24, 2020 – Garden Potatoes
We harvested potatoes today. Potatoes are simple to grow. You need well-draining soil and some sort of raised garden bed … More
March 7, 2020 – Smokehouse Brisket
Today we are setting up the smoker after a winter of sitting idle. We have pork bellies to smoke to … More
Feb 26, 2020 – Farm Animals
I realize I’ve been absentee. It’s Mardi Gras time in Louisiana, and life has been extra busy. Everyone here is … More