When we think of a pirate, we automatically think of Jack Sparrow. What if Jack Sparrow assisted a future president in wartime by kicking the British out of New Orleans to receive a pardon from another president for his [...]
The Cajun Redhead
For many people, the Cajuns are just people who blacken their food and eat really spicy food. I think there’s also a mistaken belief among many Americans that New Orleans is the epicenter of the Cajun world. The truth [...]
Where did your name come from? I was named for both my grandmothers. My maternal grandmother’s middle name was Erin and it turned out to be very important. My great-grandfather was extremely proud of his Irish roots. Erin clearly [...]
New Orleans is known for its party lifestyle and being able to walk around while finishing up that cocktail or getting one to go. However, many popular cocktails were invented in the Crescent City. It’s hard to which is [...]
Like many people, 2020 marked a year of great change for me. It marked what I see as the beginning of losses. The hallmark was a serious illness in the middle of the Covid lockdown and being fired from [...]
Why is a religious celebration a tourist attraction?
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Fall is here and that means gumbo season is too. It’s time to make sure you have a few things on hand in the kitchen to make sure your gumbo is amazing. While many homes in Louisiana have all [...]
Amazon is giving a shoppers two days (October 10-11) to get some great deals in anticipation for the holiday season with Prime Big Deal Days. If you’re reading it before those two days, there are things you can do [...]
