Are you ready to celebrate? January 6 is King’s Day, or Twelfth night. It is 12 days after Christmas, and is the traditional day to take down the Christmas tree. To many New Orleanians, the most important thing about January 6th is that it is the start of the Carnival season. King’s Day, also called […]
New Orleans Roots
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Cajun Cooking, Not a Montana Thing
Instead of going to the Family Forestry Expo on Mother’s Day, we went on Saturday. It was lots of fun, albeit a repetition of last years events. It was the 20th anniversary of the expo and cake was served to all who attended. I thought it was special because it was cold and resembled doberge […]
Reckless Abandon
It’s May and I know to bring hats, coats, and gloves to watch the kids play sports. There was a time, not too long ago, that this was quite new to me. In fact, everyday was full of new places and experiences. With wonder, I look upon those days. We threw caution to the wind […]
Happy Mardi Gras!
Today is “Carnival” time in the New Orleans area, and lots of folks are packing up their Popeye’s Chicken, Tastee Donuts, soft drinks, and beer. They’re gathering up lawn chairs and ladders and heading out to the parades. Families will get to the parade route early to reserve a spot on the neutral ground where, […]