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All images courtesy of Daniel Kottemann. If I told you that one of the longest-running and most beloved food businesses in New Orleans was a 1900s kitchen on wheels whose star employee was a mule named Miss Mae? Would you believe me? On any given day in the Crescent City, you may just stumble upon this particularly sweet tradition. First …
Charcuterie boards have quickly become a phenomenon thanks to their delicious, luxurious ingredients and cultured aesthetic that inspires the bons vivants in us. As a creative and passionate hostess, I find joy in feeding my friends and family for get-togethers and other events. I’m always the friend who gets nominated to host, which can come with a significant financial burden if …
So, you’re looking to raise your credit score. Great! We can’t blame you either—having a low credit score can be expensive. Increasing your credit score reduces the cost of financing—the higher your score, the lower the interest rates you’ll qualify for. Whether you’re building your credit from scratch or rebuilding after your scores have taken a hit, we wanted to …
Photograph by Deborah Lillie, 2019. You know that saying, “Life is about the journey, not the destination”? That’s how I feel about road trips—literally! I’ve always felt that the road trip is the best part about going on vacation (if it’s not a vacation you have to fly to, obviously). Vacations are usually well-planned out and consist of activities and …
There are over 220 museums in Louisiana. No matter which corner of the Pelican State you travel to, you’re sure to find a museum that showcases fascinating artifacts or moments in history that shaped our great state into what it is today. Calling all history buffs and fun seekers alike, because I’ve narrowed down Louisiana’s lengthy catalog of museums into …
Are you a foodie? Are you deal-savvy or an avid money-saver? Do you enjoy things that are free? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re definitely going to want to keep reading! Food holidays (the best kind of holidays in my opinion) are typically celebrated by partaking in that particular food item. Chances are, there’s a restaurant …
