December 2025
Sometimes you learn the most when things go wrong.That’s my parting thought for the unbelievably weird year that was 2025. I haven’t blogged much lately
FIRST COUSIN
SUSAN WEST JACKSON 1952 – 2025 Susan was a beautiful person with a dazzling smile and a good heart. She will be missed by everyone
TO AIR FRY IS HUMAN
BUT TO BLANCH AND DOUBLE FRY IS DIVINE Friday night is the night for frying. Hand cut these fries just a little wider than a
CRACKING THE ROCKEFELLER CODE
I love Oysters Rockefeller at Antoine’s Restaurant! And I have been searching for the authentic recipe for a long time. Even in New Orleans, this
THE BEAUTY OF JAMAICA
HURRICANE MELISSA slammed into Jamaica on October 27, 2025 as perhaps the strongest and most devastating storm in the reported history of the Caribbean. The
THINGS IN MY HOUSE THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
A friend was talking about having a psychic read the “energy” of objects in her home and that sounds like fun to me. I started
Diane Keaton 1946-2025
I was so saddened by the untimely death of Diana Keaton. She was too young. And maybe because the details of her death are murky,
THINGS I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT COOKING
Here are some random rules of cooking I have learned, either through trial and error, or from friends, cookbooks and YouTube! 1. Dry your proteins
20 YEARS AFTER KATRINA
Twenty years ago, Katrina changed everything overnight. I left my home when the mayor said the storm would be catastrophic. My car was packed with
LEGIT WEEKEND
Any time I have no court on Monday, it’s a legit weekend! Friday nights are so great because I don’t even “think” about the next