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Marry Me Chicken, get the delicious recipe that went viral
Are you looking for something simple and different to cook for dinner? This recipe for Marry Me Chicken recently went viral on social media and with less than one hour to prep and cook, you will be enjoying this delicious chicken dish in no time.
Allstate Sugar Bowl announces inaugural Country Kickoff with Garth Brooks, Laney Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Allstate Sugar Bowl has announced the inaugural "Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff", a music and entertainment event to celebrate the start of the 2023 college football season. The event will be held Saturday, September 2nd, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Country superstar Garth Brooks will headline the Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff, with opening acts that include Louisiana's own Lainey Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Celebrate the 17th annual Running of the Bulls this weekend in New Orleans
The 17th annual Running of the Bulls hits the streets in New Orleans this weekend, starting Friday, July 14th - Sunday, July 16th. Come out to celebrate this fun and unique event that was modeled after the original event in Pamplona, Spain. "San Fermin in Nueva Orleans" brings a crazy twist for a whole new level of excitement. Instead of real bulls, a flock of derby skaters on roller skates unleash their fury, armed with foam-filled plastic bats. The mission is to “gore” any correros (runners) who fails to move swiftly enough through the course. The Running of the Bulls will officially begin on Saturday, July 15 at 6:30 am with the unleashing of the bulls at 8 am. This year, the event will be hosted at a new venue, The Howlin’ Wolf. "Correros" are asked to wear white pants and white tops with a red bandana. There are pre and post events that feature live music from Rebirth Brass Band, Cha Wa, Boyfriend, and Warm Advice.
Beverly Hills 90210 cast is reuniting at 90's Con
90's and 90210 fans get ready, the gang is getting back together again! That's right, the original cast of Beverly Hills 90210 which includes Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering and Gabrielle Carteris will be appearing at 90's Con in Tampa, Florida in September. This will be the largest reunion for the 90210 cast in recent years, with Green and Carteris attending 90's Con for the first time ever.
LSU Tigers Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews make history in this year's MLB draft
LSU Tigers Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews have made history by becoming the first pair of teammates in Major League Baseball to be drafted 1st and 2nd overall. The teammates also just won a championship last month, when the LSU Tigers beat the Florida Gators in Game 3 of the College World Series.
Easy Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a delicious and easy to make dish that consists of thin cut chicken breasts served in a creamy mushroom wine sauce. The origins of Chicken Marsala comes from the name of the dish itself. Marsala is a city in the province of Trapani, Sicily who is home to this fortified wine. Marsala wine is gold in color and known for its deep, intense flavor. Italians drink sweet Marsala wine with desserts and pastries while dry Marsala goes well with meat or fish dishes. It is an Italian-American Dish of chicken escalopes in a marsala wine sauce. It is a variation of traditional Italian scaloppina dishes, of which there are many varieties throughout Italy. This dish dates to the 19th century, when it may have originated with English families who lived in western Sicily, Italy where the wine is produced, according to Wikipedia.
Shaq’s Big Chicken is coming to Baton Rouge
Former LSU basketball and NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal is adding to his Baton Rouge legacy. His fats food chicken franchise, Big Chicken will be soon opening its first restaurant in Baton Rouge later this year. This will also be the first Big Chicken in Louisiana, which will be located in the soon to be open Queen Baton Rouge Casino, formerly the Hollywood Casino in downtown Baton Rouge. Renovations are taking place now at the land-based casino, with hopes of its re-opening late this summer.
Dancing for a Cause celebrates its 14th year this weekend in Gonzales
Get your dancing shoes ready! The 14th annual Dancing for a Cause, a fundraising event for The Arc of East Ascension will be held on Saturday, July 8th at the REV Center Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Doors will open at 7 pm with Elizabeth Vowell and Greg Meriwether of WAFB serving as the masters of ceremonies.
Celebrate the 4th of July with this red, white and blue poke cake
Looking for an easy dessert to make for the 4th of July? This red, white and blue poke cake tastes just as good as it will look on your table. This moist and flavorful cake is truly perfect for your Independence Day BBQ's or holiday party.
Noel Family Distillery brings their unique spirits to Donaldsonville
Nestled in the heart of downtown Donaldsonville, Louisiana is Noel Family Distillery. Noel celebrated their opening with a launch party on Wednesday, June 28th at Bin 77 in Baton Rouge which included specialty cocktails and tastings of their very own ultra-premium spirits of their rum, tequila, vodka as well as canned cocktails.
Chicken etouffee, a Louisiana classic
Etouffee is a Cajun or Creole dish served with shellfish or meat over rice. In French, the etouffee means smothered, which is how the dish is cooked with the meat simmered in sauce made from a roux. This dish is very popular through Louisiana, especially crawfish, shrimp or chicken etouffee.
Baton Rouge's new hockey team announces their 2023 schedule
Hockey fans in Baton Rouge get excited! The 2023 schedule for the first season of Baton Rouge's new professional hockey has finally been released. The still unnamed team will open its season at the Raising Cane's River Center on Thursday, October 26th against the Columbus River Dragons. That game will be the first of 28 home games that the team will play at the River Center in Baton Rouge throughout the season.
Fat Boy's Pizza expanding their Mississippi locations
Here they grow again! New Orleans famous Fat Boy's Pizza is expanding their locations in Mississippi. Fat Boy's already has a location in Hattiesburg near Southern Mississippi University but according to WJTV, Fat Boy’s Pizza is eyeing several potential locations in Brandon, Canton, Clinton, Madison, Pearl and Ridgeland.
Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant in New Orleans to temporarily close
Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Flagship restaurant located in New Orleans will be temporarily closing from July 15th through late September 2023. The restaurant has seen numerous changes on the culinary front since closing and returning through the pandemic. Now major changes are on the way for how the downtown New Orleans restaurant looks and feels for diners, and how it functions behind the scenes.
Ochsner Health partnering with MD Anderson to create cancer center in Louisiana
Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are partnering together to create the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in South Louisiana. Ochsner Health is now just one of seven MD Anderson partners in the country and will be the only one in the state of Louisiana. Ochsner MD Anderson patients in Louisiana will receive care based on the same protocols and practice standards that are provided at MD Anderson in Houston. As a part of the partnership, Ochsner is co-branding its seven cancer centers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge as Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Centers.
Alicia Keys brings her Keys to the Summer tour to New Orleans
Grammy award winning R & B singer and songwriter Alicia Keys will bring her Keys to the Summer tour to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The 23 date city tour kicks off on June 28th in Fort Lauderdale, FL and runs through August 2nd with the final show in Los Angeles, CA.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding Dessert
Looking for a simple but yummy dessert to make? This creamy and delicious recipe from a Taste of Home will hit the spot anytime you have a sweet tooth. This dessert has a buttery crust with layers of chocolate and peanut butter that come together for a tasty treat that takes less than one hour to make.
Essence Fest is back celebrating its 29th year in New Orleans
Essence Fest is back in New Orleans celebrating its 29th year. The four-night festival kicks off on Thursday, June 29th through Sunday, July 2nd and this year they are celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop with an incredible lineup that features live musical performances by Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Juvenile, Jermaine Dupri, Wizkid, Monica, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Lil Jon, T.I and much more.
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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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