The Krewe of Disney residing in New Orleans Airbnbs per Recall Petition

Mayor Cantrell’s recall petition plays out like a reality soap opera, Housewives of New Orleans and Scandal served “New Orleans … Continue reading The Krewe of Disney residing in New Orleans Airbnbs per Recall Petition

Cooking, Culture, Food

New Orleans Yaka Mein Recipe “Old Sober”Hangover Cure

Yaka Mein, also known as “Old Sober,” is a dish that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, because it is believed to … Continue reading New Orleans Yaka Mein Recipe “Old Sober”Hangover Cure

Cooking, Food, Memoir, New Orleans, Recipes

Pecan Candy (Pralines) Memories Recipe Included

In New Orleans, we call it” Pecan Candy,” you may know of it as “Pralines,” but whatever you call it, … Continue reading Pecan Candy (Pralines) Memories Recipe Included

African American, Culture, Food, New Orleans, Restaurant, reviews

Black-Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

There’s not one city in America, I would say the world, but there’s no place other than New Orleans that … Continue reading Black-Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

Entertainment, events, New Orleans

BAYOU CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND GREEK SHOW

Before Southern University takes on Grambling State in the Bayou Classic on Saturday, the annual Battle of the Bands and Greek show … Continue reading BAYOU CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND GREEK SHOW

Memoir

2022 BAYOU CLASSIC EVENTS

WELCOME PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BUSINESS AT BAYOU CLASSIC A BLACK BUSINESS SHOWCASE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH … Continue reading 2022 BAYOU CLASSIC EVENTS

events, football, Tourist

49TH ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC KICKS OFF ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2022 49TH ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC KICKS OFF ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE 49TH … Continue reading 49TH ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC KICKS OFF ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Food, Memoir, New Orleans

A Traditional New Orleans Monday Dinner is Red Beans & Rice: Recipe Included

What I love about the history of cooking Red Beans and Rice is that is was about survival, making something taste good out of a little of nothing. You can feed a family of 4-6 people with one bag of red beans and the parts of meat what was known as throw away parts back in the days of slavery and segregation. Continue reading A Traditional New Orleans Monday Dinner is Red Beans & Rice: Recipe Included

Food, Memoir, Restaurant

I love New Orleans Food

There was no escaping being a foodie growing up in New Orleans and having several family members involved in the … Continue reading I love New Orleans Food

Entertainment, events, New Orleans, Women

Black Girl Giggles Comedy Night

Black Girl Giggles is the first comedy festival dedicated to showcasing Black Women in Comedy! Join us these funny ladies … Continue reading Black Girl Giggles Comedy Night