New Year, New You: Health & Wellness

New Year, New You: Health & Wellness

Who doesn’t want a healthier, happier new year? To get you on your way, here are some tips on giving up bad habits and implementing good ones. Let Go of Behavioral Habits Like: Getting involved in needless drama Holding grudges- it’s been shown to lead to high blood...
PAX Bread by Hailey:  Vendor of The Month

PAX Bread by Hailey: Vendor of The Month

 “Every home feels more like home when there’s a baked bread ready to eat,” Hailey Labbe says as she speaks to me about her sourdough baking story. The owner of PAX Bread by Hailey started with a simple desire to bake a bread that she could eat, which gave rise to a...
Dronet’s Floor Gallery:  Business of The Month

Dronet’s Floor Gallery: Business of The Month

At 7:30 a.m. one recent morning, I was speaking on the phone with Leslie Dronet Mencacci, co-owner of Dronet’s Floor Gallery & Pure Stoneworks in Erath, who had been at work since 6 a.m. – which is the norm for her. “It’s a quiet time to start working on estimates...
Diabetes: Health & Wellness

Diabetes: Health & Wellness

If you had to guess the most expensive chronic condition in the U.S., you might say cancer, given the cost of treatments and associated drugs. But the answer is diabetes, the condition that has reached epidemic proportions. Since 2021, more than 38 million people in...
Benny G’s:  Business of The Month

Benny G’s: Business of The Month

As a country girl, I love a good hardware store, but you can’t beat a feed store. If you’ve got a bug taking over your flowers or your lawn? Bag one and bring it to the feed store; they’ll identify it and recommend the best pesticide. Wondering if you should rotate...
Red Snapper: Seafood of The Month

Red Snapper: Seafood of The Month

In Louisiana, red snapper is king; the state is the epicenter for this catch. The highly-prized fish is sought by commercial and recreational fishermen for the fun of their catch and their excellent taste.  Economically red snapper is among the most valuable fish...