Let’s talk about a serious subject in Louisiana: brunch. Especially in Baton Rouge, brunch is one of the most important meals of the day—if not THE most important, depending on who you ask. With brunch staples like the bloody mary, mimosas, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles, it’s no wonder our city loves this meal so much. Two Pelican …
Commitment to Community – Why We Lunch Local
Our Pelican family LOVES food! That was something I quickly learned when I came on board here. It’s a part of all of our meetings and events. CU Lunch Local is a time every year that we rally around food for a good cause. Do you remember when flash mobs were a thing? They happened all over the world when …
Best Places to Take Pictures in Louisiana
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I love to take me some pictures! One of the best things about Louisiana is the amount of great locations you can take photographs. I’m all about saving some money so I’ve only listed a few that require special fees to take photos. You’ll notice when looking for the best or most …
Spotlight On: Taste of Louisiana Cafe in Denham Springs, Louisiana
It was my birthday month, and my mom was driving up from the Westbank of New Orleans to visit. She wanted to take my husband and I to lunch, and the first place I thought of was Taste of Louisiana (TOLA) Café in the heart of Denham Springs! Being from the New Orleans area, we’re used to eating at locally-owned …
Budgeting for Your Lifestyle
For most people, the “B” word, budget, usually suggests strict adherence to spending a designated amount of money on a monthly basis. In other cases, being on a budget represents a sacrificial lifestyle. In either case, maintaining a budget is viewed as rigid and simply boring. It’s regarded as a spending lifestyle that has no spontaneity or planned fun in …
100+ Places to Get Free Birthday Food in Louisiana
Updated: 01/08/21 Ready to celebrate your birthday without spending any money? Check out this huge list of 100+ places to get free food on your birthday in Louisiana! Most of these require a simple sign-up to their rewards club so they can send you your birthday coupon. You can thank us later, after your 10th free dessert of the day. …