By Chris Segura

Once they had dragged themselves through sultry summer days, the family gathered just before twilight on the bare clay bank behind the house for something cool to eat.
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By Judy Gilliard

Ah, the long days of summer. With twilight coming later in the evening, it seems as if we are given extra time to get more done, and enjoy our favorite things. It is also a wonderful time to take advantage and plan a romantic dinner outside with that special someone or an intimate dinner to share with special friends.
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By Pableaux Johnson

“Sooo‚Ķ where’s the salt?”

Michelle looked over her steaming bowl of Monday night red beans and scanned the table for signs of sodium.

“Right there,” I replied, and motioned to the little bowl near the pepper mill.
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By Lorin Gaudin

Beautiful beaches, Reggae music and Blue Mountain coffee only touch on the beauty and majesty that is the island of Jamaica. The island also boasts cheerful people with a lilting patois, and truly magnificent food.
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By Patrick Mould

I have often said that I would not live anywhere but the good old US of A. Foreign countries are nice to visit but after spending any length of time there I often find myself longing for the continent of North America.
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By Patrick Mould

As the summer kicks into full swing one of my favorite ingredients comes to mind— Gulf blue point crabs.
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

Sometime I just get sick of all the cute little things that people say to eat, drink and do during the summer. I mean when will these cute people run out of their cute ideas?
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By Chris Segura

Just after World War II ended, St. Louis Street in Baton Rouge was quiet and tree-shaded but summertime-hot when your brother took your hand and led you across the street to meet your first entrepreneur.

It is one of your earliest memories.
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By William S.” Sandy” Kaplan

August is hot! Whether it’s global warming, a lack of air conditioning, or just a really hot summer day, a nice cool drink is always welcome. Whether you prefer to add a little “kick” in the form of spirits, or simply serve a non-alcoholic beverage, summer beverages come in all shapes and sizes.
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By Elizabeth Pearce

I recently moved into a house in the Fauberg Marigny, a neighborhood next to the French Quarter in New Orleans. While my house is beautiful, it has been an adjustment dealing with only window air-conditioning units and 12-foot ceilings.
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