By Marcelle Bienvenu

Dr. Gerald DeMenna, who runs a small research laboratory in New Jersey, was curious enough about the four “Essences of Emeril” to take the time to do a research paper on them.

He tells us that he’s been doing kitchen chemistry for years, and finds that the research “gets people tuned in.”
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By Susan Doré

Sundays and holidays in my neighborhood are easily identified but not necessarily by a glance at the calendar or by the pealing of St. Mary Magdalene’s bells calling the faithful to Mass. No, long-time residents of this old neighborhood, where people sit outside and keep their windows open in nice weather, instinctively recognize the importance of the day by the scent of “Dore’s barbecue” permeating the air.
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By Mary Tutwiler

Global environmental sustainability starts with the ecrevisse.

Soaring gasoline prices. Killer hurricanes. Ninety-two in the shade in April. These are all consequences of global warming, but are they enough of a wake-up to make Cajuns change their ways and live more environmentally sustainable lives? I doubt it.
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By Patrick Mould

As we move forward into the new millennium one of my goals is to eat healthier.

When I started in foodservice twenty years ago I weighed 174 pounds, had a waist size of 32 and was a lean-mean-cooking machine. Unfortunately those days are long gone. Although I am fortunate enough to have the excuse of occupational hazard to fall back on since, after all, my business is food—the preparation and consumption of great food.
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By Susan Doré

It seems to me that Mother’s Day is one of those over-rated holidays. Thanks to the greeting card and floral industries, many of us have grown up thinking we are somehow derelict in our filial duties if we do not “do something” for our mothers on their day of days. The fact of the matter is that we should, at least those of us whose mothers are alive to tell, let these women know our regular, loving attention appreciates them.
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

The invitation read “please join us for an evening of outstanding food and wine, featuring a five-course and ten-wine tasting menu”.
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By Patrick Mould

We men must do MANLY things. Why, because we’re MEN that’s why!

And perhaps the most manly of manly things to do is smoke cigars. So when I was given the assignment of attending the Big Smoke, which took place in April at the New Orleans Marriott, I couldn’t wait to see how it would unfold!
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By Susan Doré

On the first Saturday of May, the Bluegrass Country capital of Lexington, Kentucky annually hosts the Kentucky Derby, one of America’s greatest parties. The Derby is the oldest consecutively held thoroughbred race in the United States, and its traditions date from 1875 when a crowd estimated at 10,000 converged on the Lexington Jockey Club grounds to watch a field of 15 three-year-olds race to the finish line.
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

Horseracing is a pretty big deal down here in South Louisiana‚Ķfrom fancy big city tracks and thoroughbreds to country dirt tracks and quarter horses. And we do drink mint juleps as we cheer our favorites along‚Ķwe just do it “Louisiana style!”
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By Marcelle Bienvenu

It’s springtime and what better time to enjoy festivals!

The Southeast Tourism Society recently announced its Top 20 Events for the month of May. Here’s some you might want to catch!
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