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10+ hour, 38+ min ago (20+ words) The Advocate A chicken Caesar stuffed croissant is now on the menu at la Madeleine....
German chocolate cake: Whether it's round or rectangular, this one's a family-pleaser
3+ week, 1+ day ago (676+ words) When my family had a reunion coming up, I asked my son and daughter, who now live out of state, "Are you coming to the family reunion?"" "I'm not sure. What are they cooking?" is always the question asked. Quite…...
Alon Shaya: What the kitchen teaches us about memory
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (485+ words) During my lifetime, whether at home or in my restaurants, I've come to believe the most powerful stories that end up staying with you aren't delivered by spoken word; they're experienced around a dining room table. If you want to…...
I tried Baton Rouge king cake for the first time ever. Here's where I went, what I thought.
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) A cream cheese king cake from Ambrosia Bakery in St. George for the 2026 Mardi Gras season It feels like a sin to not have a slice of king cake on Twelfth Night, the first official day of Carnival season. And…...
Create moments of joy this holiday season by gifting these 3 tasty treats from your kitchen
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (818+ words) The holiday season is a time for warmth, generosity and connection, and few gifts capture that spirit better than homemade food and baked goods. Creative and thoughtful packaging adds an extra layer of charm: decorative tins, festive boxes or reusable…...
Holiday baking that's actually good for us
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (666+ words) The holidays can be a wonderful mix of comfort, nostalgia and, let's be honest, temptation. It can also bring stress, especially if we're navigating specific nutrition needs or simply trying to feel our best. This isn't about giving up traditions…...
Sweet, simple and good for you: A healthful holiday cookie worth sharing
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) Those of us who love baking have been patiently waiting all year for this special season, a time when we share gratitude and affection through food. In the coming weeks, I'll share some Eat Fit holiday recipes that also make…...
Fish Chalmette, tomato soup and more: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
8+ mon, 20+ hour ago (427+ words) I can't remember the last time I saw something for $1 on a menu, so I knew I had to order the chips from Tallulah in the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. The snack came topped with lemon tabasco aioli, parmesan and…...
April's Kitchen: How to win over non-vegetable eaters -- start with zucchini zoodles
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (539+ words) A recent best friend/house guest observed me prepping dinner and said, "no zucchini for me, thanks." First you need a Zoodler. This is a made-up word for a device that spins vegetables into spaghetti-like strands. I heard about this…...
Elmer Chocolate, Louisiana maker of Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash, sold to Florida firm
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1201+ words) Elmer Chocolate Corp. CEO Robert Nelson shows some of the favorites in the company's Easter candy offerings, including the Heavenly Hash Eggs, which Elmer's has been producing since 1923." Making Heavenly Hash Eggs is a two-day process at Elmer Candy Corp....