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Classic Golden Pecans
“I’ve been eating pecans since before I can remember,” recalls Mike Bowers, President of Classic Golden Pecans in Lafayette. “As a kid growing up at my grandfather’s Texas ranch there were 80 acres of pecan trees, and we’d scoop pecans up by the trash cans full.”...
Childhood Obesity: Bigger Than Thought
For many kids and teens, it’s been a summer of fast foods, cold cut sandwiches, soft drinks, ice creams, snow cones and candy- a treat fest. And as temperatures rose so did their weight. According to a new national study, the risk of children gaining excessive weight...
Grouper
Grouper Whether you’re in Gulf Shores, Destin or Panama City Beach, there’s nothing like having a fish sandwich on the beach. A favorite of many is crispy grouper with tomato, lettuce and tartar sauce. Among the many species of grouper, the best tasting is...
UV Protection
The Dark Side of the Sun At some point in your life, you’ve either said or heard it said when it’s come to using a sunscreen: “I just want to get some color my first time out,” and “I won’t be outside that long,” or “My darker skin tone can take the sun.” But...
Walking Canes
Wooden Things by MKF Long-time woodworker Michael Falcon began carving in his 20s with the guidance of his father, who carved cypress swings and chairs. For the past two decades, you might say Michael has gone against the grain, turning wooden bowls instead, and has...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
It’s alarming. The number of younger adults with colorectal cancer has nearly doubled in recent years, according to the Journal of National Cancer Institute. The American Cancer Society reports that although the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for...
Tuna is Tops!
Louisiana has long been on the list of the greatest fishing destinations, but when it comes to yellowfin tuna (also known as ahi tuna), our state has repeatedly been ranked as tops in the world! In sports fishing circles, there...
Cajun Element
Sometimes when life redirects us, it’s a blessing wrapped in a heart attack. Wes Landry had become a chef after working at some of the best-known restaurants in New Orleans, including Mr. B’s and Commander’s Palace. Two years ago, while working in Florida as a private...
Delcambre Pharmacy
In 2005, the storm surge from Hurricane Rita wiped out Delcambre’s pharmacy, the lifeblood of the community - along with other businesses and homes. It was two years before the city was able to have another drugstore, but in 2008 pharmacists Brennon and Susan LeBlanc...