A growing number of people, myself included, are unapologetic about our love for cheesy Christmas movies.
The physical attributes that make the perfect Santa align perfectly with those that make COVID-19 especially deadly.
"Speaking of liquor stories," says Richard Carter, "when I graduated from high school in 1963, my buddies and I decided to take a trip to Florida to celebrate.
Sometimes, dinner at home can be just as dreamy as dinner at your favorite restaurant. Dim the lights, set the table with your best linens, light some candles and cook something you wouldn’t normally make at home.
Herb and Pecan-crusted Lamb Chops
Rock Paper Taco, which got its start as a food truck in 2018, is set to open a brick and mortar location at LSU’s North Gates in early 2021.
"Sipping on a Southern Porch: A Collection of Favorite Cocktails and Appetizers" by Patrice Comeaux Ellis, coteacotebrla.com, $20
You had us at shrimp and grits.
Have you noticed that the holiday gift list for your four-legged family member looks a lot like the one for the two-legged family member? The line between humans and their canines continue to blur as the pet industry strives to offer fur babies hu…
As you might have noticed, we've been telling stories about how old kids imagine us to be. Some are just kinda scary:
When Misti and Brumby Broussard went looking for a spot for their restaurant, among a group of numbered buildings tucked beneath the Perkins Road overpass stood No. 5.
Editor's note: Due to pandemic restrictions, all events are subject to change. Please check first with each event sponsor.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Children of the world can rest easy. The global pandemic won't stop them from tracking Santa Claus' progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve.
Remembering my 6-year-old daughter's dismay when her long-awaited baby sister turned out to be a baby brother, Mike Baldwin's story has a special significance for me:
Whether you're trying to foster an appreciation of nature in your kids or just want to get them up off the couch, there's some great gifts that will entice your youngsters to leave the screens and head outdoors to explore.
Lynnette Molin, of Metairie, tells an "advances in technology" story:
The Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit dedicated the ninth and final bed, filled with plants native to this region, of their Sensory Garden in the Botanic Gardens at Independence Park on Oct. 31.
Tickets are on sale for the Baton Rouge Symphony's "Holiday Brass at Whimsical Alley" outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at 4512 Virginia St., Zachary. Tickets are $30 by visiting concerts.brso.org.
Advent is the first season of the Christian church year. The season includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Christians are also awaiting the return of Jesus, which is also called Advent.
In an angry and anguished year, it sometimes seems that we’ve talked, tweeted and Facebooked the English language beyond recognition.
Dear Smiley: Reading about the Catholic church reminded me of an incident in the ’50s.
Nothing in Ben Jones’ background suggested he would make a movie. Not playing football at LSU. Not going to seminary. Not his career in oil and gas exploration.
Ann Savoy has completed the long-awaited second volume of her landmark book, “Cajun Music: A Reflection of a People.”
The holidays are usually Jim Brickman’s busiest time of year. This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the pianist, singer and songwriter known for his soothing style and beautiful melodies, is live-streaming his “Comfort & Joy at Home …
Patrick Howard, of Zachary, tells this timely tale:
If this year, with fewer people at the table, you end up with more leftover turkey than usual, here's a great way to use it.
Editor's note: This story was written by the late Ethel Dufresne about her family’s Thanksgiving following her return home in November 1945 after serving overseas in World War II. It was submitted by her daughter, Lia Thompson, of Prairieville.
Years ago I was writing about Thanksgiving when I realized what I was most thankful for was my little family.
We can't say it any better than Angela Lansbury, Johnny Mathis and The Muppets have already sung it — "We Need a Little Christmas."
John Schneider's new film, "Stand on It," will be available starting the day after Thanksgiving — "Orange Friday," as Schneider is calling it.
Ruffin Rodrigue Jr., a former LSU football player who opened the Ruffino's restaurants in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, died unexpectedly from a heart attack Tuesday night. He was 53.
Ruffin Rodrigue, owner of Ruffino's restaurant and a former LSU football player, died unexpectedly Tuesday night from a heart attack. He was 53.
Mike Manes, of New Iberia, recalls the odes to Cajuns penned by the late Bob Hamm, of Lafayette.
Thien Nguyen's love for food began in his childhood when his Vietnamese family would gather at his grandmothers' houses on Saturdays and Mondays for family dinners.
Tickets are on sale for the Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop set for 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 27 at the Young Chefs Academy of Baton Rouge, 7970 Jefferson Highway.
You don't have to be around children too long before you realize they have a gift for deflating the adults around them. For example:
Laine Hardy fans, your Black Friday just got a little brighter.
If you want a tropical look in your landscape, palm trees can provide it.
It’s been a brutal year for charitable organizations. 225 Gives is an effort to change that, in 2020 and beyond.
Tickets are on sale for the Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop set for 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 27 at the Young Chefs Academy of Baton Rouge, 7970 Jefferson Highway.
They were the official halftime entertainment for the NBA.
You don't have to be around children too long before you realize they have a gift for deflating the adults around them. For example:
Laine Hardy fans, your Black Friday just got a little brighter.
If you want a tropical look in your landscape, palm trees can provide it.
It’s been a brutal year for charitable organizations. 225 Gives is an effort to change that, in 2020 and beyond.
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is highly stressful, and getting through the holiday season can be particularly difficult.
Bill Bankhead, of Baton Rouge, says stories about Catholic services triggered this memory:
Registration is open for Playmakers of Baton Rouge's three-day Thanksgiving Camp for ages 6-9. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23-25 at Pointe Marie, 14200 River Road. It will include theater games, improv, songs and crafts. Cost is $…
Richard Lipsey will receive the Louisiana Veterans Museum Foundation's Patriot Award during its Roarin' on the River II fundraiser on Dec. 8.
We live in a time of opposites.
The Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge delivered 500 children's books to Grand Coteau Elementary School on Nov. 13.