July 8th was a Thursday. It had been a long year with a global pandemic, and lots of social and political unrest. I was happy to finally...

Athena's home is a feast for the senses. There's the eclectic artwork and family photos, the vintage books, the fun little tchotchke's...

First Course: Greek Salad Chopped Tomato, Cucumber, and Green Bell Pepper Kalamata Olives, Slivered Red Onion Sprinkle with Oregano and...

Athena Peros shares her traditional Greek recipes for Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables with Green Beans, and...

Donna Duplantier is a proud New Orleans native. The gifted actress has appeared in countless television episodes, plays, and commercials...

It's a Girl! I was overjoyed when my close friend Brianna "Bri" Madison called to tell me she was expecting a baby girl. We met in 2016...

Every New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo . At 96 years old, Val is a beautiful,...

INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...

My five-year-old son MJ wants to take over my husband Michael’s contracting business and “build houses like Daddy” when he grows up. In...

Santa Claus is coming to Zoom! Christmastime is here. As always, I'm determined to make the season magical and memorable. This is no easy...

It’s November 2020, and the holiday season is in full swing! Every aspect of life has been different in the midst of a pandemic, and the...

The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with...

There's nothing quite like a good macaroni & cheese. Kids and grownups love it. It's perfect for a holiday dinner with family, but it can...

My mother's spinach casserole is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It's savory and simple to make. This recipe makes 3 or 4...

One day as I was grocery shopping, I noticed some beautiful purple sweet potatoes. Combined with orange sweet potatoes, they make a...

As the wife and mom of a multicultural family, I enjoy finding creative ways to teach my five-year-old son about his African-American and...

It's Halloween Season! It's a time for pumpkins, ghouls, goblins, and scary good fun. This year is a little different, as many children...

"Zoom Zoom Zoom, We're Going to the Moon." This is the title of my son's favorite nursery rhyme. As his fifth birthday approached, I...

Tips to prepare your child for online kindergarten and early elementary school.

Danielle Dowling is one of those all around cool, stylish women that you love to join for coffee or cocktails. Her trademark long red...