Your morning egg gets crunchy in deep-frying recipe
This unusual technique produces an orb that's fried-egg crunchy outside and poached-egg tender inside.
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Abuse or discipline?
Much attention has been given to the story of the Japanese boy abandoned in bear-infested woods by his parents, as punishment for misbehavior. Along with the celebration of his discovery, has come...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Savoring the stress of a beach trip
I sometimes long for the days when a beach trip meant a single suitcase, stuffed with multiple bathing suits, a celebrity gossip magazine and a beach towel.But as many parents know, life gets slightly...
View Article8 tips to help keep a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle [video]
Here are 8 reminders of how to keep an active and healthy Mediterranean diet and lifestyle!
View ArticleShayne Looper: It's not magic, you know never believe it is so
By Shayne LooperMore Content NowIt is common among academics, particularly those whose discipline is anthropology, to think of religion and magic as closely related expressions of the human desire to...
View ArticleAscension Schools furthers its Superintendent Search
The Ascension Parish School Board has decided against naming finalists from its first set of interviewees, and has instead voted to re-advertise for the position of Superintendent of Ascension Public...
View ArticleShrimp and Mushroom Pizza is a quick, fresh take on a classic
A hint of lemon makes all the difference in this quick pizza. Here is everything to make this fresh, fast pizza.
View ArticleTiny house or in-law suite? Off-road RV offers options for the space crunched
No matter how large or small your home is, chances are you occasionally wish to have just one more room - or a suite of rooms - to house your in-laws, to use as a retreat or even to rent out for some...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: This is the real reason people get road rage
Tuesday, 9 a.m.Dear Diary,Today I have to renew my driver's license. I have a million things to do and I really don't have the time, but I have to do it today because my license expires tomorrow and I...
View ArticleCara's House to host volunteer orientation June 11
On June 11 at 4 p.m., Cara's House, 9894 Airline Highway, Sorrento, will host a volunteer orientation. Volunteer options include fostering, on-site animal care, transporting animals, staffing...
View ArticleMust-have accessories for deck, patio or porch
The mere phrase "deck, patio or porch" is enough to warm the heart if you've been cooped up in the house all winter long. What more could you ask for than a simple folding chair outside on a sunny day?...
View ArticleArea pre-teen selected as Pre-Teen La. finalist
Grace Brown, daughter of Gregory and Carolyn Brown, Sorrento native and Belle Rose resident, has been selected as a finalist in the Pre-teen Louisiana Scholarship and Recognition Program to be held...
View ArticleMatassa proclaims Men's Health Week
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa proclaimed June 13 to June 19 as Men’s Health Week in Ascension Parish. Matassa presented the proclamation to Robert Burgess, president/CEO of St. Elizabeth...
View ArticleThe end of 'shrink it or pink it': A history of advertisers missing the mark...
Ladies, as everyone knows, are dainty and fragile, and prefer the world to be awash in pastels. Or at least, that's the philosophy behind the old marketing mantra for making products attractive to...
View ArticleParenting, like roller coasters, is scary. But today, I didn't die.
When I become anxious, there are two things I do to calm down: I count backward from 10, slowly in my head, or I stretch my shoulders out and tip my head up, looking at the sky. Both have served me...
View ArticleReligion News: National Cathedral to remove Confederate images
WEEK IN RELIGIONThe Board of the Washington National Cathedral announced this week that it will have depictions of the Confederate flag in its stained-glass windows removed and replaced with plain...
View ArticleHow researchers in the U.S. are trying to stop the spread of Zika through a...
Amid escalating anxiety over the fast-spreading Zika virus, a team of scientists that includes Arizona researchers has developed an inexpensive test that can detect the disease even in regions with...
View ArticleHow often you should wash your hair, according to science
You've probably wondered how often you need to wash your hair. The question is a vexing one. And there are lots of different answers people swear by.
View ArticleThree things to do
Fishing, a day at the splash park and a Hot Rod Power Tour are what's on tap in Ascension.
View ArticleA day at Ascension's libraries
The Ascension Parish Libraries, located in Gonzales, Galvez, Donaldsonville and Dutchtown, offer an array of activities for children and teenagers.As part of the Summer Reading Program, children can...
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