When life gives you scraps, make scrapple
Using the trimmings from choicer cuts of meat or the organ meat from livestock in dishes — or as the dish itself — is not a new thing, not by a long shot. Making sausage and meat “loaves” goes back...
View ArticleDelaware's state dish: Scrapple, and the debate it generates
Gathering the 50 iconic state dishes for the upcoming Flavored Nation event in St. Louis Oct. 27 to 29 has been an exhilarating process, and most joyful of all has been the foodie reaction to the...
View ArticleLocal firefighters honor Fallen Brothers 16 years later
Crowds gathered at the Fire District #1 Station on Airline Highway to honor those lost in one of the deadliest attacks in U.S. history. Sixteen years later, it's still a painful memory to many. Fire...
View ArticleDonaldsonville Primary teacher wins $2,000 Unsung Heroes Grant
Natasha Sheldon, a teacher at Donaldsonville Primary School in Donaldsonville, La., has received a $2,000 grant as part of the 2017 Voya Unsung Heroes awards competition.Through the Voya Unsung Heroes...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Growing up in Tide country
My three kids were born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and are growing up within walking distance of the University of Alabama campus. We can hear the crowds roar at Bryant-Denny Stadium from our front yard,...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: They learned it in school
As parents, we console ourselves with that idea when our children come home with behavior or language we don't like. "They don't hear or see that at home." That is probably true because young children...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Try slow-cooker recipes for fall
I grew up near Mentor, Ohio, where there was a Joseph Horne's department store that had — in addition to Christmas Eve-worthy clothing — a restaurant on the second floor called Josephine's, and once a...
View ArticleThis is the most iconic dish from every state
Flavored Nation is the first food festival in the country devoted to showcasing one iconic dish from each U.S. state. You can see the choices in the interactive map below.
View ArticleNetworx: Don’t let a small hole in the roof turn into a big problem
A hole in your roof can be truly bad news unless you get prompt repair. To detect any possible holes, keep your eyes open for the following signs of damage to your roofing, particularly after a heavy...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Be open and willing to adjust plans
I added a small bookshelf from the flea market, a rug from the dining room. I dusted and rearranged the chairs — all the while thinking that the front porch would be a welcoming place for my friends...
View ArticleDistrict Reps awarded for voting with Chamber
Representative Stephen Carter took top honors as the 2017 LegisGator of the Year at the Chamber SWLA’s 12th Annual LegisGator Awards Luncheon at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles. Eight hundred...
View ArticleAscension Briefs September 14
Mt. Triumph accepting Harvey donationsMt Triumph Baptist Church, located at West 10th and Oak Street in Donaldsonville, will be accepting donations Wednesday, September 13-Friday September 15 from 5:30...
View ArticleExplore your heritage: a celebration of cultures in song
On Wednesday, September 20, Todd Mouton, author of Way Down in Louisiana: Clifton Chenier, Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop Music, will join us for a book talk and discussion to be followed by a book...
View Article3 Things to do September 14
1. Cassini’s Grand Finale: Hear the last transmission of a satellite at the Highland Park Observatory Friday September 15 from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. No admission fee. For all ages. Visitors must...
View ArticleFall Storytime at the Library
A child is never too young to learn to read. Research shows that reading to young children from birth significantly increases their chances of thriving in school. It is through the sharing of books and...
View ArticleAre you prepared? Have a kit at the ready for any emergency
September is National Preparedness Month and that combined with the recent devastation from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose has many of us thinking about how we would handle a disaster. Having a kit...
View ArticleWhat is the world's biggest problem?
What is the biggest danger right now? Which problem poses the largest and most immediate threat to humanity? Of all the concerns we talk about, which one is going to impact our lives the most?
View ArticleControversial questions for Catholic judicial nominee highlight complicated...
What's the right way to ask a political appointee or candidate about his or her faith?
View ArticleElder Abuse: ERs Learn How To Protect A Vulnerable Population
Abuse often leads to depression and medical problems in older patients — even death within a year of an abusive incident.Yet, those subjected to emotional, physical or financial abuse too often remain...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: This squat has you lying on your back
In most cases, there is a cycle to your daily workout. You have some level of a warm-up, the actual workout and then various levels of cooldown. And then of course, everyone's level of intensity for...
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