By Marcelle Bienvenu

My Baby Brother Bruce who loves nothing better than cruising the waters in his power boat. I will not, I repeat will not, leave the dock without a stash of several tins of sardines and smoked oysters, a box of Saltine crackers, and a half dozen hard-boiled eggs.
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By Charlotte Armstrong

As we sail into the month of July, we find ourselves warmed by the sun and, if we’re lucky, basking in its’ glorious rays while lying idly on a stretch of sand cooled by clear waters.
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By Pableaux Johnson

“A big thick char-grilled T-bone, a pile of hot mashed potatoes, and an ice cold Lone Star Beer—that’s my idea of West Texas cowboy cuisine.”
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By Lorin Gaudin

There is nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail on a sultry summer evening. In truth, there is seldom a time when a good cocktail doesn’t hit the spot.
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By Lorin Gaudin

What gives the blues and makes you “happy happy” at the same time? Blueberries of course! June traditionally signals the onset of blueberry season. All over North America, Canada to Florida and many points in-between, pick-your-own blueberry farms flourish.
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By Marcelle Bienvenu

The Fourth of July, possibly the quintessential American celebration and the only big holiday of the summer season is a grand excuse for a party with family and friends.
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By Susan Doré

My garden is a useful place, but really, garden is too strong a word. I have a “yard” where azaleas, camellias, perennials, annuals, fruit trees, live oaks, and magnolias flourish with seasonal tending and a healthy dose of benign neglect.
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By John DeMers

When a New Orleans shrimp stew is bright red with tomatoes, it’s called shrimp Creole. When a New Orleans chicken stew is bright red with tomatoes, it’s called chicken Creole.
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

Summer is here and it’s grilling time!
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By Patrick Mould

With springtime in full swing and summertime just around the corner if you haven’t done so already it’s time to break out the outdoor grill and fire it up!
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