Southern Cut Tree Service:  Business of The Month

Southern Cut Tree Service: Business of The Month

We’re officially into hurricane season, and at the top of the list of preparations should be trimming or cutting dead or diseased trees before a gale-force wind blows through.“Now is the time to get that done to minimize property damage,” advises Dreyson Bergeron II,...
Laura’s Tarts:  Vendor of The Month

Laura’s Tarts: Vendor of The Month

Laura Hebert, owner of Miss Laura’s Tarts, says the recipe for her tarts was a God-given gift found in her recipe box years ago with no name or indication where it came from. The sweet dough hand pies, referred to as tarts in the old days, went from being a Hebert...
Guidry’s Cake Shop:  Business of The Month

Guidry’s Cake Shop: Business of The Month

I’ve never been a fan of red velvet cake, but two years ago I was converted after tasting one from Guidry’s Cake Shop. Moister than most with a light, decadent cream cheese frosting, it’s one of those cakes I will never forget.  Guidry’s has a history as rich as...
Distillerie Acadian:  Vendor of The Month

Distillerie Acadian: Vendor of The Month

In the world of small batch spirits, little ole Distillerie Acadian, in Iberia Parish, has gained much attention and respect since its beginnings in 2017 as Louisiana’s first bourbon producer, then expanding to a line that includes whiskey, vodka and an award-winning...
Crawfish: Seafood of The Month

Crawfish: Seafood of The Month

  Louisiana is defined by its seasons: football season, hunting season, festival season, gumbo season, and arguably, the king – crawfish season. Commercial crawfishing in Louisiana dates back to 1890, and today’s crawfish industry has grown to include millions...
Stroke: Health & Wellness

Stroke: Health & Wellness

Louisiana, a sportsman’s paradise, known for its festivals and great food, has also earned the grim association of being in the “stroke belt,” an area in the Southeast region of the country with significantly higher stroke death rates than the national average....