My family loves gumbo. It's crowd-pleasing, easy to make and filling. A few years ago Rob and I visited New Orleans. Because we both love cooking I thought it would be fun to take a Creole cooking class and learn to make gumbo. At the cooking demonstration, we discovered a recipe that we love and ...
Celebrating Life As It Should Be At The Greenbrier
I am a firm believer in crossing things off your bucket list. Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to visit The Greenbrier Resort. This is probably because the Greenbrier advertised its resort in the Sunday edition of the Washington Post, which I read a lot as both a child and later as an ...
Visit Café Du Monde for the Best Beignets in the Bayou!
Café du Monde is a timeless coffee shop that has been serving beignets and coffee in The Big Easy since 1862. From its corner location on Decatur Street at the edge of the French Quarter, this crowded open-air café is a must-visit destination on any trip to New Orleans. There’s no excuse not to ...
An Evening At Commander’s Palace
In my home, everyone loves food, but each of us has a different preference for favorite cuisine. My son, Bobby, loves Creole cuisine, and gumbo is one of his favorite meals. To celebrate his passion for gumbo, I thought it would be fun to visit New Orleans over a long weekend in January. It was ...
Sunday Afternoons: Artist Series Trucker Hat
I recently traveled to Colorado for Christmas break. It was a fun and relaxing vacation, and I enjoyed time with family, but also visiting small towns shopping small and chatting with merchants. Whenever possible, I believe in shopping small and fueling the Shop Small Movement. In today’s busy ...
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