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Building a Hen House- Stage 1

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  Over the past year one of the things my husband & I wanted to start was a chicken coop. Living outside the New Orleans area is such a gift. We are in close proximity to everything New Orleans has to offer our family: music, culture, art, history and more. But along with the city life, we enjoy our small town living. Since we have almost 2 acres of land, we are fortunate enough to have a large garden every summer and now, the opportunity to have chickens. Why Continue Reading

It’s a Party! Winn-Dixie Mardi Gras King Cake Review #WDNola

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Having lived in Southeast Louisiana for over 23 years I have had my fair share of Mardi Gras King Cakes. My family & I look forward to Mardi Gras. We love Mardi Gras parades, the Mardi Gras Music, Mardi Gras decor, and of course King Cake. So every year my family & I taste test various King Cakes all over the New Orleans area (and even South Mississippi) in search for a new favorite. But.....I'm a tad crazy picky. King Cake Requirements: I want my King Cake fresh. I need my king Continue Reading

Score A Winning Recipe w/ Marc Forgione & Macy’s @CulinaryCouncil in #NOLA 2/2/13

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My husband & I love football. Every week during football season we have a mini football party for the kids. They know that once we leave church on Sunday...it's game time! We get the house ready, food in the over and start prepping for our football party menu to be complete. So you can only imagine what our plans are for Super Bowl Sunday!! To add even more excitement to our normal football party, we get to add the fact that New Orleans is host to Super Bowl XLV11. It really couldn't get any Continue Reading

Looking for a Diverse Latina Community? #Orgullosa

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When I was nearly 12 years old we moved to my current community in SouthEast Louisiana. The move was a huge geographical & cultural change from our longtime home in Southern California. My siblings and I were ready to embark in a new journey. We were kids, so starting over for us was not a big ordeal at all. But for my mother, things were a little bit harder. One thing my mother lacked was community. We were there for her, but what she needed was her peers (other Latinas) to be near her so Continue Reading

Sneak Peek: Macy’s Culinary Council Cooking Event w/ Chefs Nancy Silverton & Johnny Iuzzini

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Last night I had the honor of going to a local Macy's Culinary Council Cooking Demo. I had no idea what to expect, but I was hoping to get a little inspiration in the kitchen. Inspiration, along with tips, tricks of the trade, and a fun atmosphere is what I gained by attending the cooking demo. Chef's Nancy Silverton & Johnny Iuzzini came to the NOLA Event will energy, humor, and some amazing recipes that most anyone could make. Chef Bios: Chef Johnny Iuzzini is a 2006, the James Continue Reading

Reyes Magos with Net10 Wireless #Net10Latino

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Culture & tradition is something my husband & I try very hard to instill in our young children. Last Sunday, January 6th was Dia de los Reyes or Rayes Magos which many Latino families celebrate. Living in the New Orleans area, we call it Twelfth night (Epiphany or the 1st day of Carnival Season). Although the similarities in the 2 holidays is similar, we try to maintain the family aspect of Rayes Magos on January 6th since Carnival Season is something my children are extremely family Continue Reading

A “Gumbo” of Flavors: Winn-Dixie Holiday Recipes To Impress E-book #WDLocalHoliday

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To say my family's recipes are bursting with flavor would be a complete understatement. Since we are local to the New Orleans area & are a Hispanic family as well, our family recipe book would be considered a "gumbo" of flavors. Start off with a thick spicy Creole base, add our Mexican & Guatemalan stock & seasonings, chop up some Cajun Sausage and last but certainly not least, add some rich hearty Mississippi southern poultry (aka Sanderson's Farm). Stir slowly & simmer to have a complete taste Continue Reading

Lil’ Yat’s …..”New Orleans Christmas”- Lil’ Yat’s Books @YatsUnlimited 7 Book Set and 5 Coloring Books Giveaway

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Originally I was born in Los Angeles, but at the age of 11 moved in a small town outside of the New Orleans area. I remember prior to moving & there after, my grandfather would tell my older brother & I stories of New Orleans traditions & culture in hopes to instill some Louisiana characters in us. Over the years he told factual events that took place, as well as a little lagniappe (something extra). I'm not sure if my Grandfather was just a great story teller or that the characters Continue Reading

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