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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I’ve always believed in cleansing with the changing of the seasons and aligning your daily rhythms in harmony with the moon cycles. It’s important to reconnect with the earth and honor your body with the fruits of the current season. All matter moves with the …
I don’t know about you, but I often go on information quests, not stopping until I know everything. Most times this is helpful, other times… ignorance is bliss. But if you want to impress your friends with knowledge about the exotic raw oyster at the …
Sulfites? Organic Wine? Headache-less Wine? Here is the truth about why you SHOULD drink wine. I’ve always wondered if the sulfites in wine are the culprit for that “yucky” feeling the next day. When I saw a bottle of sulfite-free, organic wine on my last …
Ring in the New Year! Now that the holidays are in full swing, 2019 is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll be come New Year’s Eve. But between searching for the perfect gift for your hard to please …
Home chefs often make the mistake of filling their kitchens with the latest tech gadgets and “As Seen on TV” offerings. In reality, all that’s needed to make restaurant-quality food at home are a few choice, precision tools — many of which are often overlooked. …
1 Cacao: Not to be confused with cocoa, its highly processed counterpart, cacao is a raw, pure form of chocolate. In its natural state, cacao is not sweet but has a super rich, earthy chocolate flavor. Native to Central America and parts of Mexico, cacao was …
1 Provide Hard-to-Pack items If your guests have children or babies, they may need things that take up a lot of packing space, like a pack n’ play, car seat, stroller, sound machine, and alarm clock. If you have these extra items or know someone …
An Outdoor Moroccan Dinner Party We love the concept of the backyard dinner party — not only does it make you feel connected to your friends and family, but also being surrounded by things that are living (plants, flowers, herbs, trees) has a calming effect. …
By Jessica Comegys We’ve come a long way from Emily Post’s first book on wedding etiquette in 1922. Some tidbits of advice have stood the test of time. Having both sets of parents meet before the wedding is still a must, but no wearing white …
Hostess with the Mostess WRITTEN BY Jessica Tyler Comegys PHOTOGRAPHY BY Brittany Strickland Growing up, my mom always seemed to have the deepest friendships, not just “fast friends,” but friends for life. There are people who to this day still talk about her amazing energy …
When friends become family… Growing up, every November we all gathered at my great grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving. We would drive an hour out of town into the deep country south of Coushatta, Louisiana, to celebrate and give thanks for family. How that sweet, silver-haired …
Whether they use it or not, most women own cosmetic products to some degree. Perhaps you have drawers upon drawers packed with makeup or perhaps you have just that old eyeshadow compact you keep on hand for one color. Nevertheless, makeup is meant to be …
