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Tina Howell
2nd Annual NOLA Coffee Fest: A Celebration of Coffee
The NOLA Coffee Festival celebrates the unique heritage of our coffee industry and salutes the talented community of coffee professionals who create our daily caffeinated happiness. This annual festival and trade show celebrates all things coffee.
Lauren Daigle's Homecoming: Behold Christmas Tour in New Orleans
Lauren Diagle is coming home for Christmas. That right, the two-time Grammy® Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist will close out the year with her annual "The Behold Christmas Tour" with a final show in her hometown of New Orleans on Wednesday, December 11th at the Saegner Theatre. The beloved tradition, dating back 8 years, features some of Daigle's seasonal favorites from her best-selling Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection.
Chef Gordon Ramsay brings "Kitchen Nightmares" to New Orleans
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his rebooted "Kitchen Nightmares" show, has been filming in New Orleans over the past two weeks. Each episode the show follows Ramsay as he "revamps a restaurant in crisis, exposing the stressful realities of running a successful food business. Now more than ever, restaurant owners are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, from health code violations and staffing issues to menu errors and kitchen conditions found only in nightmares. Ramsay is their restaurant 9-1-1 call and the last chance for their businesses to survive."
Third Lantern Lit presents a "Gothic Gala" annual fundraiser in New Orleans
Third Lantern Lit is proud to present their Gothic Gala on Saturday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Courtyard Brewery in New Orleans. Third Lantern Lit is a local non-profit that lowers the barrier to entry into the writing and publishing industry for artists in the Greater New Orleans Area through free or at-cost community gatherings, workshops, retreats, and educational events. Their events are geared towards writers at every step of their journey, from beginners to seasoned professionals. They support and fortify our local literary community through free and low-cost peer-to-peer learning.
Quick and Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
If you are a pasta lover like me, then this a recipe for you! This lemon chicken piccata dish features a creamy lemon sauce and juicy chicken breast, for a tasty and hearty meal. The best part is that this recipe takes about only 30 minutes to make and is super easy. The perfect meal for a quick dinner after a busy day or weekend lunch with the family.
Cajun Crawfish Cornbread: Southern Delight
If you're looking for a savory and delicious new recipe to try, then this Cajun crawfish bread is just for you. Cornbread as been a staple in the South forever, either eaten alone or with a hearty meal, like red beans, it's something found at the dinner table on a regular basis.
Watching the tropics: Tropical system headed toward the Gulf of Mexico this week
Forecasters say that a system (Invest 97L) in the Caribbean is beginning to show signs of organization, which is a sign of trouble ahead for residents all along the Gulf of Mexico, according to the newest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
Reggie Bush files suit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA seeking NIL compensation
Former college and NFL football star Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against USC, the NCAA and Pac-12 in an attempt to recoup money made on his name, image and likeness during his career with the USC Trojans two decades ago.
Spooktacular Peanut Butter Spider Cookies: Easy Halloween Treats
That's right! Halloween is literally around the corner! Time to dust off the cobwebs on those spooktacular themed recipes for all the little goblins in your life. These adorable and delicious Peanut Butter Spider Cookies will be the biggest hit at your halloween parties. They are so quick and easy to make and the best part is that kids will just love them as well as the adults too.
Mais La, more than a coffee shop, a cozy hub for a local community
Nestled at the corner of Highway 934 and 431 in St. Amant is a Mais La Coffee and Tea Bar, a quant little beverage shop that just celebrated its grand opening earlier this month. From the moment I walked in, the charming and inviting decor hit me as somewhere I knew I would want to start visiting frequently. Behind their delicious drinks and tasty treats is a warm and welcoming gathering place for family and friends to just hang out and catch up, play games, or a nice getaway for someone to work away from home or catch up on the newest book.
New Orleans' Hungry Eyes named one of Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants for 2024
Bon Appetit Magazine has just released their list of the 20 best new restaurants of 2024, and New Orleans' own Hungry Eyes has made the list. The 80's themed restaurant that opened on Magazine Street last year features a large wine menu, good food with cool vibes and some seriously retro decor.
Raising Cane's Founder Todd Graves joins ABC's Shark Tank
Louisiana's own Raising Cane's founder and owner Todd Graves will be joining the 16th season of ABC's "Shark Tank" as a guest shark. The hit business-themed show features entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel of five venture capitalists called "sharks," who listen their pitch and then decide whether or not to invest in their companies.
Cheesy Bacon & Onion Soup: Easy Fall Recipe
Fall is almost here so it's time to break out those yummy soup and stew recipes that are perfect for this time of the year. This cheesy and delicious version of onion soup is one of my favorites. A quick and easy recipe for some ooey, gooey goodness perfect anytime on nice fall day.
Smash Cheeseburger: Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day!
Did you know that today, September 18th, is National Cheeseburger Day? That's right, one of America's favorite sandwiches has its very own day. While many restaurants are offering deals on cheeseburgers today, you can make your very own with the delicious Smashburger recipe.
New Orleans Pelicans announce new media rights deal with Gray Media
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced a brand-new media rights deal with Gray Media to broadcast all non-nationally televised Pelicans games locally via free over-the-air television, beginning with the 2024-25 season. The distribution agreement with Gray Media will make Pelicans games available to 4.1 million households (nearly 7 million viewers) throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, quadrupling the number of households that will have access to watch Pelicans games.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans welcomes two pediatricians to expand primary care
Children's Hospital New Orleans has announced that two long-serving pediatricians, Dr. Tanya Busenlener and Dr. Amy Glick, will join their Lakeside Pediatrics clinic in Metairie starting in November.
Spicy Seafood Dip: Simple and Delicious
There is nothing more delicious than some good seafood recipes and with the kickoff of football season last week and the holidays right around the corner, (where has this year went?) dips are some of the most popular recipes for all your favorite get togethers.
Homemade Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: A Classic Italian Delight
Fettuccine alfredo is one of the most popular Italian pasta dishes either made at home or ordered at your favorite Italian restuarant. Originally made with just pasta, cheese and butter, the dish was named after Alfredo Di Lelio, who is credited with inventing it at his own restaurant in the 20th century where Di Lelio's elaborate tableside service became an integral part of the dish. Fettuccine alfredo eventually spread to the United States, where the recipe slightly changed and became the version that we are familiar with today. Fettuccine alfredo can be served alone, with shrimp or chicken just as this delicious recipe is made with.
Easy Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake: Quick Pasta Dish
Being Italian, I love a good pasta dish and cheese tortellini is one of my all time favorites. I also love making pasta bakes because they are so simple to make, easy to serve, and freeze well for leftovers. This amazing pasta bake recipe is filled with cheese tortellini, ground beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese for quick, easy and delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
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Tina Howell is a credentialed writer, photographer, television and radio commentator and podcast host who covers sports, community events, and business news. She is a member of the PFWA, LSWA and Press Clubs of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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