The Agora Borealis in downtown Shreveport opened its doors in July 2014 as the first artist marketplace in the area. The name is a play off of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, and the agoras of ancient Greece. An agora was a marketplace where …
Ruston Fashion Week is back this Spring! Ruston’s Fashion Week was created in the fall of 2015 when several local downtown businesses came together to coordinate a week-long experience centered on the impressive selection of products and brands that are represented in Ruston. What began …
I have always loved being outside and growing plants. It is something us Southern women have instilled in us at a young age. Gardening is a genuine passion of mine, so much so that I decided to share my passion with others and formed my …
College. It’s something that you think about a lot growing up. What will it be like? Where will I go? How will I be involved? People tell you it’s where you’ll meet lifelong friends and make memories you’ll tell your kids about. And, hopefully, you’ll …
Louisiana Tech students receive the Corre Anding Stegall Leadership Award- Kappa Delta’s highest individual collegiate honor By Madison Kaufman College. It’s something that you think about a lot growing up. What will it be like? Where will I go? How will I be involved? People …
By Kathy Spurlock No doubt your inbox is as full as mine with offers for boxed meals. My husband and I, who love to cook, had hit not only a very busy time in our lives, but also a level of boredom with our dinner …
By “The Flowerbed Lady” Tammie Davis I have always loved being outside and growing plants. It is something us Southern women have instilled in us at a young age. Gardening is a genuine passion of mine, so much so that I decided to share my …
To eat organic or to not eat organic…that is the question. In my opinion, the answer is to eat organic, but allow me to explain. There are many buzz words used by the food industry to sell product. Some of these labels are useful and …
Each us have our own story, our own unique triumphs, and our own unique struggles. No one’s path is exactly the same, some go straight, some go nowhere and others have diversions that completely blindside them. Pain and loss are not evenly distributed, but all …
BY BEVIN HICKS At the beginning of each year I take a little time to reflect on what I have learned, how I have grown, my wins and my losses… and what I can do in the New Year to be better for myself and …
A Southern, New Year Tradition BY Chef H.D. Harris, Private Chef Services • The Boss of Southern Cuisine Black Eyed Peas and Cabbage Greens are no-brainers when it comes to your New Year’s Day good luck dinner. But what about the cornbread to go with it? …
14k Sweet Potato Pie 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs separated 4 large cooked sweet potatoes mashed 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 …
The fashion trend of “athleisure” has quickly grown in popularity, and it’s easy to see why! Athleisure consist of mixing athletic wear with everyday wear, providing for a cute but still comfortable look. One of the best aspects of athleisure is the shoes; set aside …
Jordan and Lindsay Rome are quite honestly the perfect match. If you are to meet Jordan, you will immediately be drawn to his humor and charisma. Jordan is full of laughs and always a good time. He met his match when he met Lindsay. She …
By Rosemary McMaster The holidays can be fun no matter how old you are, but there is still something undeniably magical about this time of year for children. I vividly remember the holiday traditions my family and I always enjoyed when I was younger, one …
Food sensitivities are pervasive in our culture these days. Restaurant menus often include gluten- or dairy-free options to accommodate patrons with some of the more common food restrictions. This unfortunately leads to an eye-roll by many who are not familiar with the nature of …
