Being from Louisiana, seafood is an essential part of our diets (my condolences to those that have any fish allergies). Louisiana’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico makes the process of getting fresh, quality seafood to your kitchen table almost seamless. The joy of my life is being in the kitchen preparing great meals for my family and friends. Sometimes, …
The Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Car
Purchasing a vehicle is, generally speaking, the second largest purchase you’ll ever make. Considering more than just how it’s going to affect your budget, buying a car requires lots of thought and careful planning. Before making such a purchase, there’s a few questions you need to ask yourself: Can I afford it? What about my emergency fund? How will this …
GRITS: Food for Thought
Grits are a very versatile food that offer many meal choices. They’re often accompanied with breakfast foods like eggs, bacon, and pancakes and are super easy to prepare (just add water and heat in the microwave). In many southern states, you can find grits as an ingredient in dishes like shrimp and grits, grits and grillades, and even sometimes with …
The Best is Yet to Come: A Message From Ed Freundlich
My name is Ed Freundlich, and I’m an eternal optimist about the future. Right now, things seem pretty dire, but I wanted to take the time to share some stories and personal experiences with all of you about how things will get better. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy telling them. Jimmy Carter and the …
Make the Most of Your Stimulus Check
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has extended assistance to many Americans in the form of an economic impact payment—or as it’s more often called—a stimulus check. The purpose of the stimulus payment is two-fold: first, to help struggling Americans who have experienced a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, second, to …
How to Balance Your Time as Employee and Parent-Teacher
With schools and workplaces being closed for the foreseeable future, parents in particular have been tasked with homeschooling their kids while also maintaining their work responsibilities. This new reality has created a huge challenge when it comes to managing your time during the work day. You want your kiddos to stay on track with their education, but you have a …