An important part of living a simple life is doing things yourself so you know it’s done right and the way you want it. That was my approach while constructing our DIY rustic headboards for our …
Quick Get-away to Gulf Shores, AL
We recently took the opportunity to spend a long weekend at a beach condo in Gulf Shores, AL. Erin, Ryan, Amanda and I left after everybody got off work on a Thursday and returned Sunday afternoon. …
Chicken Fricassee over Puff Pastry Shell, Garlic Green Beans with Pancetta, and Stewed Okra
We love to cook and get family together to celebrate any time we can. We had good reason to celebrate as it's our 34th (Erin and myself) and my Mom and Dad's 61th wedding anniversary. Wow, how time …
Garden Update (08-21-2020)
Our backyard organic raised-bed and container garden is doing pretty well considering it's getting to end of the summer. I've already pulled most of my Spring/Summer plants as they just won't …
“Real” Cajun Spaghetti Cook and Plate
Everybody knows to make traditional spaghetti you've got to use a lot of tomatoes in your sauce, and maybe even some italian sausage. Nope, I'm here to tell you there's another way and its incredibly …
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Explore Downtown Baton Rouge
A couple of weekends back, we took the opportunity to go downtown and visit a few of the attractions. It turned out to be a beautiful, but hot, morning. We got to get some walking in while spending …