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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 …
When disaster strikes—tornado, hurricane, virus pandemic—it’s very important to be prepared in advance. Many normalcies can be out of reach during these times. In other words, the primary focus is on the health and safety of you and your family. Being able to make regular trips to places like the grocery store and hardware store may be limited. As these options …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“From the hills of Italy, to the bayou country.” At Pelican, we appreciate local businesses that value excellence in what they offer as well as serving their community. We also appreciate good food. Whether it’s someone’s birthday, any holiday, and any occasion in between, food is involved. Every. Single. Time. In February 2020, some members of the Marketing team at …
