How time flies when you’re having fun… or burning the candle at both ends perhaps? That’s exactly what Bevin and I have been doing. I first met this elegant energetic girl with a huge heart twenty years ago while we were making our way through …
Hostess With The Mostess: Healthy On A Budget
It’s not all about kale I promise! With the rising grocery cost and in some cases, limited availability, the average budget is being blown on groceries before the month is even halfway finished. So what is a family to do? I have laid out some …
Hostess with the Mostess: Summer Pool Party
Did you know that summer is the best season for your health & happiness? Aside from people being more active and eating better, warm weather can improve your sleep and even boost your immune system! With so many health benefits to reap, you definitely don’t …
Hostess with the Mostess: 13 Dishes to Get You Excited About Spring!
A Southern soul food picnic, Easter made easy, weeknight dinners, a cake for every occasion and two cocktails perfect for patio sipping! When the Lola girls called me to talk about the theme for hostess this issue and mentioned doing Louisiana-style food, my heart sank. …
Hostess With The Mostess: Winter Weddings
Cozy fire pits, dining family-style, a reason to wear your grandmother’s fancy fur stole! Some say winter is the most wonderful time of year, and if you agree, it may be wedding season for you. An outdoor winter wedding might seem like a challenge, but …
Hostess with the Mostess: Fall Entertaining
I have to admit, I am a sun worshiper. I adore the warm rays soaking into my skin all summer long. After winter, at the first hint of spring, you bet I am on my back patio “thawing out” in the sun. But summer doesn’t …
Hostess with the Mostess: Caffeine, Should You Ditch It?
Regain your natural energy levels! Energy: the elusive resource we all crave. It’s the motivation to conquer the to-do list, fuels creativity, and provides a sense of presence that prevents stagnation. But the question is: how do you recharge this internal battery, or find new …
Hostess With the Mostess: Farmers’ Market Finds
Hello, sweet summertime. We have been waiting for you. One of the favorite things about summer is Saturday strolls thru our local farmers’ markets. Nothing is better than fresh produce straight from local growers. Mother Nature didn’t provide you with water-filled vegetables and fruits in …
Hostess with the Mostess: Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed
I am a working mother and for the last year, my husband and I have been blessed to not have to homeschool or work from home. While some people have found more time on their hands for cooking projects and stress baking, I find myself …
Hostess With The Mostess At Home
As much as I love hosting a fancy dinner or sophisticated soiree, I also love being at home with my boys. Between running a restaurant, the website, private catering, and all the other hats I wear, I have to admit that the “slow down” over …
Hostess With the Mostess Meets Uptown Downtown’s Morgan Garrison Thornhill
Sugar and spice and everything nice… When I walked into Uptown Downtown in the heart of Ruston, LA, I was instantly transported to a simpler time. Greeted first with the aroma of butter and sugar, a bubbly, smiling blonde named Morgan Thornhill welcomed me into …
Hostess with the Mostess Meets the Revenir’s Chef Allison Gras
Hot-tempered, egomaniacs in the kitchen have been glamorized traditionally, making celebrities out of men who would otherwise be fired for such shouting in the workplace. In that respect, you never know what you’re going to get with a talented chef. That said, this series featuring …
Hostess with the Mostess meets the African Queen
When I first heard the name Niematulai Longstratt, it was on the announcement of the competing chefs for the title of Louisiana Food Prize 2019. I thought: Who is this woman in this beautiful African head wrap, she’s a fashion designer and also a chef? …
The hostess without a party to host: What’s a girl to do?
Most of you know me as Lola’s Hostess with the Mostess. But what does that mean when there’s no party to host and social distancing is keeping us from those we love? I am also mother to William (5), wife to Loyd, and chef/owner of …
Hostess With the Mostess: Introducing Jennifer Terrell
Lola Magazine’s Hostess with the Mostess, Chef Jessica Comegys, is on a new mission in 2020 to introduce you to other female chefs and restaurateurs who share her passion and who are making a name for themselves in the industry. Join her on this exciting …
Hostess with the Mostess: The Magical Season of Mardi Gras
Mid-January through February can seemingly drag on with its bitter wet cold winter weather and no fun in sight. After all, the holiday hustle and bustle has died down and everyone has recovered, we are all looking forward to spring and tired of being stuck …
Hostess with the Mostess: Christmas Morning Magic
If only for a short day, the rest of the world is turned off, closed, and seemingly quiet. Christmas morning is for families. It’s a time to relax and make memories. It’s a time when we look forward to our family traditions, no matter how …
Introducing Glow Alchemy Kitchen
I wanted a place to feel comfortable and interactive. The kitchen is open and inviting. Feel free to sit at the counter and chat with one of our team members while you sip your matcha latte. Pop in and grab a cold-pressed juice and dinner …
Hostess with the Mostess: 5 Steps for an EPIC Halloween Party
If you’re thinking about doing a glam hostess with the mostess Halloween party, here’s a step-by-step guide! Theme: Decide the type of Halloween party you want to have. Do you want to go gory-slasher-flick style? Do you want to keep it kid friendly? Do you …
Hostess With The Mostest: Summer Soirée
Are you hosting a party this summer? Need some inspiration to throw a truly southern belle chic event? Here are some tips from a few fabulous Louisiana Ladies on how to host a summer soirée. I am a girl who has a vision for what …
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