Citrus disease, insects causing concern for growers
Citrus harvest is in full swing in Louisiana, and people are enjoying the sweetness of satsumas, but some have complained about internal dry rot of fruit this year. Mature fruit looks otherwise...
View ArticleCouncilman Irvin says goodbye
Gonzales Councilman Terance Irvin attended his last council meeting earlier this month where he was presented an award of appreciation by Mayor Barney Arceneaux for his nearly two decades of service...
View ArticleSorrento Fire Dept. receives $50,000 donation
The Sorrento Fire Department received a $50,000 donation from Phillips 66, a energy manufacturing and logistics company, on Dec. 13. The donation will be used towards helping the department replace...
View ArticleFor first time in nearly 40 years, Hanukkah and Christmas Eve are on the same...
Today, for the first time in nearly 40 years, Christmas Eve and the beginning of Hanukkah coincide. This is fitting for many reasons.
View ArticleAscension anti-bullying speaker visits Livonia High School
Bully Busters, an anti-bullying program, presented by Baton Rouge Author David Hollier and Ascension Parish Realtor/Speaker Halaine Guidry DeWerff, visited Livonia High School on Friday, Dec. 9. [...]
View ArticleFlood assistance still available at Lamar Dixon
The Disaster Recovery Center in Ascension Parish will transition to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center and move to the gym at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center.The center will remain open until further...
View ArticleSuccess of Free Make It and Take It Day at River Region Art Association
The people leaving the River Region Art Association’s (RRAA) Art Depot Gallery last Saturday wore big smiles and were proudly carrying holiday ornaments and decorations, which they had just made at...
View ArticleLSMSA students enjoy visit with Santa Claus
Students at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts visited with Santa Claus, enjoyed hot cocoa, and decorated gingerbread cookies on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the lobby of the Center for...
View ArticleLSMSA students learn about religious traditions in class
Students in the Religions of Asia class at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts dressed up to reflect and represent the humanity of various religious traditions during the last day of...
View ArticleWe are sending kids the wrong message about adulthood. Here's what needs to...
My 22-year-old daughter had an adult moment recently. A graduate student with an internship, she recently was seeing a client, who, at the end of their meeting, called her Ms. Walters and asked for her...
View ArticleFlatbread supports a quick saute at the end of the day
Like many people, I have two styles to my cooking: for company, and for me and my partner. For the former, mostly on the weekends, I spend more time on dishes that are perhaps a little flashier and...
View ArticleInstead of flowers, try decorating your holiday table with fruit
Each era has had its excesses, and during the Victorian days, horticultural decoration topped the list. Jennifer Davies, in her book "The Victorian Kitchen Garden," describes the art of "dressing" a...
View ArticleGet a new smartwatch or fitness tracker? Here are some setup tips.
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season. But, once you open up the box, it can be hard to know what to look for outside of the...
View ArticleAs the season of giving ends, individuals and families consider how to make a...
A recent report from the President's Advisory Council for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships offers best practices for people working to end poverty.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Hair crimes of the 80s
Whenever my son comes home on break from college, I usually take him to the allergist to get a shot. There is nothing typically unique or noticeable about either the office or the experience. But this...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Spicy flavors, housemade’ among 2017 food trends
What will we eat in 2017?How will restaurants, grocery stores and other food purveyors get our attention?Industry experts have been making their predictions. Here's what to expect:Millennial...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Sugar additive won’t affect baking results
Q: A friend recently noticed that her bag of powdered sugar said "cornstarch added" and we were wondering if that would change how it is used for baking recipes.— S.D., Columbus, OhioA: Cornstarch has...
View ArticleI went overboard policing my kids' diets. Here's why I changed my ways.
Ten years ago, my husband became sick with an autoimmune disease, and nutrition played a significant role in his recovery. What did I do when he got better? I became the food police, imagining that if...
View ArticleMelding home sales with design
Your dream house is bought. At a good price. In the best location. All it needs is a rethink. Open up the kitchen. Put in a door to the back yard. Take down two walls. Not a big deal.Well, actually,...
View ArticleWhat's that oyster sauce in your pantry good for?
With weeks of holiday eating ahead, this soup will be good to you: It's light and quick, yet there's enough in it to satisfy. It comes from "The Gourmet Kitchen," the new cookbook from food blogger...
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