LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Featured Recipe: BRQ Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chef Justin Ferguson’s BRQ Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo BRQSmoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Ingredients: 3 cups dark roux 4 cups diced onions 2 cups diced celery2 cups diced bell pepper 2 cups sliced fresh okra 3/4 cup minced garlic 1 cup diced smoked Tasso 1 lb smoked Andouille sausage 1 lb smoked pulled chicken meat 3 each smoked ham hocks 7 quarts […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (September 2019)
Kelly Stomps 2016 LouisianaTeacher of the Year Kelly Stomps2016 Louisiana Teacher of the Year I have just embarked on my nineteenth year of teaching music. During this time, I have taught over 5,000 students. I have taught students of different races, religions, backgrounds, and abilities. I have taught students that have experienced poverty […]
Blog – September 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 11 SEPTEMBER2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana LEADERSHIP On August 22, 2019 at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, we celebrated the life of former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. Many people have shared their memories and thoughts of Kathleen. One that I thought was especially touching […]
Featured Recipe: Mustard and Turnip Greens
Chef Hardette Harris “Us Up North”Mustard and Turnip Greens “Us Up North”Mustard and Turnip Greens Ingredients: 6 lbs. fresh mustard/turnip greens mix or 4 bunches 4 c water1-2 large ham hocks, smoked3 medium neck bones, smoked4 ounces salt pork, cut into ¼ inch pieces1 medium yellow onion, chopped4 cloves of garlic chopped2 T. seasoned salt1 T. […]
People of Louisiana – Military (August 2019)
Ms. Lillian Hoover Veteran U.S. Navy Ms. Lillian HooverVeteran, U.S. Navy Recently, the First Lady had the honor of hosting Women Veterans from the state of Louisiana at a luncheon and ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. Among the attendees was 94-year-old Lillian Hoover – one of the oldest living female veterans in the […]
People of Louisiana – Business (August 2019)
Michele Ezell Owner Tsunami Restaurant Michele Ezell Owner, Tsunami Restaurant Opening your first business is a daunting task. Opening a restaurant as your first business is an overwhelmingly daunting task! And imagine trying to do it with no restaurant experience, no funding and no idea of what you are getting into! And then imagine trying to […]
People of Louisiana – Community (August 2019)
Carley Fuller Executive Director Girls on the RunSouth Louisiana Carley Fuller Executive DirectorGirls on the Run South Louisiana Carley Fuller is the executive director of Girls on the Run South Louisiana (GOTR SOLA), a nonprofit organization that inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a […]
No Kid Hungry Louisiana Campaign – Rhonda Jackson
NO KID HUNGRY Words fromRhonda Jackson NO KID HUNGRYLOUISIANA CAMPAIGN Rhonda JacksonThe Importance of School Breakfast It’s August and kids around our state are heading back to school. Hopefully, they’re excited about the year to come. The beginning of each school year brings with it new opportunities for children to learn, grow […]