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Festivals & Events Happening This Weekend: September 14 through September 17
You can eat meat pies, enjoy good food and wine, and listen to Jazz at this weekend's festivals. Meat Pie Festival - Natchitoches - September 15 & 16. The 21st annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival happens this weekend in the meat pie capital of Louisiana. Beginning at 6 PM on Friday night, the free festival features tethered hot air balloon rides, mechanical rides, inflatables, face painting, games, arts & crafts, meat pie eating and judging contests, drinks, and of course, award-winning meat pies.
Where to Stop for a Meal When Driving Through Baton Rouge: Cheng's Restaurant
Baton Rouge has a lot of good restaurants, and many are convenient to the interstate. When driving through town, however, it can be difficult to know exactly where to get a satisfying meal without losing a lot of time in traffic.
Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: September 7 through September 10
Now that Labor Day has passed, Louisiana is looking toward to fall and more festivals. TAWASI Antiques and Art Show - Thibodaux - September 8, 9 & 10. The Warren J. Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux is the setting for the 45th annual Tawasi Antiques and Art Show. Dealers from across the U.S. will showcase antique furniture, jewelry, glassware, porcelain, silver, linens, maps, and more during this 3-day event.
The Zydeco Festival and Other Events Happening this Labor Day Weekend: August 31 through September 4
Labor Day weekend is a great time to head out to a festival. Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival - Opelousas - September 2. It's time to put on your dancing shoes as the 41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival happens this weekend at the Yambilee Festival grounds in Opelousas.
How to Enjoy the Super Blue Moon
Full moon rituals are always fun. Tonight, the last super blue moon until 2037 rises after sunset. A supermoon is a full moon that is closer to the Earth in its orbit. This gives the moon a slightly larger and brighter appearance. The term blue moon refers not to the color of the moon, but to the second full moon to occur during the course of a calendar month. According to NASA, they generally happen once every two to three years.
Big Chicken: What's on the Menu at Shaq's New Restaurant
Big Chicken, the franchise concept of a team of partners that includes LSU legend and Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, is now open at The Queen Baton Rouge Casino. Offering crispy fried chicken sandwiches and tenders, delicious sides inspired by Shaq's own Mom, and hand-crafted adult ice cream shakes, Big Chicken combines some of O'Neal's home-cooked childhood favorites with modern dining trends.
Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: August 24 Through August 27
Celebrate the end of summer with food, wine, and ducks. It's the last weekend of August, and it's a great time to honor Louisiana's duck hunting heritage as well as the state's food and wine businesses.
5 Places to Get Spaghetti & Meatballs in Baton Rouge
Where to find a comforting plate of spaghetti with meatballs in Baton Rouge. Spaghetti and meatballs; that comfort food so popular that real-life chef, Ettore Boiardi, put it in a can and sold it to us with the name Chef Boyardee on the label. It might not be the most elegant entree on the menu, but it definitely is the most recognized.
5-Ingredient Homemade Chicken Nuggets
There comes a point in every child's life when all they will want to eat is chicken nuggets. The fast-food variety is loaded with salt and may contain other unhealthy ingredients like artificial binders and preservatives. What's worse, as a matter of convenience, adults too often settle for a fast-food meal while picking up nuggets for the little ones. The whole thing can quickly become an unhealthy and expensive habit.
Festivals & Events Happening This Weekend: August 16 through August 20
Pay homage to the shrimp industry this weekend in Louisiana. Delcambre Shrimp Festival - August 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20. The 71st annual Shrimp Festival happens this weekend in the city of Delcambre. Located about 20 miles southwest of Lafayette, Delcambre is home to one of the area's most productive shrimp fleets. Started as a way to raise funds for the Delcambre Fire Department, the festival continues to support community projects.
Baton Rouge Lunch Specials: Belli
Enjoy a delicious lunch at "Belli" of the Bird in Spanish Town. Nestled inside the building that once housed Capitol Grocery at 701 Spanish Town Road in Baton Rouge, "Belli" of the Bird is more than just a restaurant. It's a bodega AND a community center. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, the day is started with delicious River Road Coffee, Beignets, Baked Goods, and Smoothies.
How to Stay Alive When the Temperature Tops 100º Fahrenheit
Stay cool and stay hydrated. The hot temperatures we are experiencing globally are having a negative effect not only on our well-being but on our ability to remain civil. When temperatures rise, so do tempers. The likelihood of attracting harmful bacteria and viruses also goes up.
Surge Entertainment By Drew Brees Coming to Former Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive
Surge Entertainment Park will open by year's end. The former Winn-Dixie Supermarket at 5555 Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge is currently being refurbished to house a family entertainment center called Surge Entertainment Park. Owned and operated by former New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, his wife, Brittany Brees, and their business partner, Clay Risenmay, the venue is set to open by the end of the year.
Festivals & Events Happening This Weekend in Louisiana: August 11 through August 13
Head for a festival or fun event before the kids go back to school. Now that kids are either back in school or soon to be, prime festival season will be kicking back up again. It's not Fall just yet in Louisiana, but hopefully, the intense heat will let up soon.
2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
Enjoy this easy banana treat during sweltering hot days. Bananas are my favorite fruit. Although naturally high in sugar, they are also high in fiber and a great source of potassium. A banana is a great snack that’s easy to tote in a lunch box or bag.
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