Prudence Hilburn: Green pinwheels, corned beef soup for St. Patty’s
There probably will be a lot of green food coloring sold prior to St. Patrick's Day, but it also is good to add true greens to the table in the form of kale, cabbage and other naturally green foods.If...
View ArticleWorking from Your Home Office: the Unwritten Rules
Just Google "the rules of telecommuting (aka working from home)" and you'll find a ton of material out there on the interwebs. Here's the thing, almost all of it focuses on zoning laws, company...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Cassava plant yields ever-popular tapioca
Q: Where does tapioca come from?— Helen M., Columbus, OhioA: Tapioca is the starch derived from the root of the cassava plant.Native to Brazil, the plant spread across South America and was taken by...
View ArticleFrom the office of the Parish President
When our community is tested is when we are strongest. In the past few weeks, Ascension Parish has endured several weather events that have tested our resolve as good neighbors and good servants....
View ArticleBoston Globe, known for Catholic coverage, shuts down Crux
Despite a recent bask in the limelight for "Spotlight," a movie detailing the Boston Globe's landmark coverage on the Catholic church molestation scandal, the paper has announced it will shutter its...
View ArticleAARP Chapter 1449
Gonzales Healthcare Center, located at 905 W. Cornerview St., was the setting for the annual Mardi Gras Party, celebrated on Feb. 9. The Healthcare Center is a nursing home that provides medical...
View ArticleAscension Parish hosted Friendship Force quarterly meeting
The Friendship Force of Baton Rouge held its quarterly dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at LeBlanc’s Frais Marche Food Store in Duplessis. Chefs Sam and Renate Delarosa, along with Scott...
View ArticleStudents Read Across Ascension
Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. One part of the project is National Read Across America Day, an observance in the United States held on...
View ArticleThree things to do
The Louisiana Sportsman Show, Ascension Idol and a presentation about Louisiana's history is what's on tap this week in Ascension.
View ArticleDutchtown High hosts 2016 percussion, winter guard match on Saturday
GEISMAR – Dutchtown High School will once again host the Louisiana-Mississippi Color Guard and Percussion Circuit on Saturday in the gym, 13165 La. 73. The daylong annual event will feature more than...
View ArticleA one-dish beef dinner your family will love [video]
Clodagh McKenna makes a quick and easy beef dinner that is sure to become your next family staple at the dinner table.
View ArticleWhat's trending: 5 new healthy snack options
When it comes to keeping ourselves healthy, one thing is clear. Sugar is getting the boot! Check out these treats without the sweets.
View ArticleThe 10 US cities where the most 20-somethings are buying homes
According to a new study released by online loan marketplace LendingTree, more young people are pursuing home ownership. See where a number of 20 somethings are buying homes.
View Article4 things you can literally learn while you sleep
When you go to sleep tonight, put a book under your pillow. When you wake up tomorrow morning, you'll have its contents memorized. Ok, so that probably won't work. But, here are some of the skills you...
View Article5 essentials for a kid's room
Nancy Twomey started her kid-focused design business by hand-painting chests and drawing murals of stars in New Hampshire. Almost 20 years later, she has become an expert on how to create stylish...
View ArticleCARA's House announces Vaccine Clinic, March 19
CARA’s House will hold a Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CARA’s House is located at 9894 Airline Highway, Sorrento. The event is supported by Bark and Roll Rescue Companions,...
View ArticleMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to "Get Your Plate in Shape". We all need to be mindful of the foods we put on our plate to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Half of every...
View ArticleGonzales Garden Club preserves flowers
The Gonzales Garden Club gathered at the Gonzales Safety Center on March 5 for their monthly meeting. The agenda included an educational presentation and organizational plans for upcoming club...
View ArticleYouth group fills sand bags for community
A youth group from The Vineyard Church of Lake Charles was attending a conference in Baton Rouge on Saturday, when they decided to do a service project to help our local community. The group,...
View ArticleVFW Kids Bingo winner
Kamryn Hoyt is the winner of February’s Kids Raffle at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3693. Kid’s Bingo, ages 6-14, is normally held on the last Saturday of the month, however this month it...
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