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Mimi Nothacker Community

A Mother's Wisdom

A Mother's Wisdom

 Mothers are usually the first people in our lives who teach us about life experiences through shared wisdom, humor and lessons. In honor of all... Read more

Tom Ballantine Community

Chef Soirée 2013

Chef Soirée 2013

The luck of the Irish graced the 2013 Chef Soirée event this year at Bogue Falaya Park on Sunday, March 17. Read more

Pemmie Sheasby Entree

A Mother’s Day Treat for Mom

A Mother’s Day Treat for Mom

Paella (pie-ay-yah) originated in Valencia in eastern Spain. Like our own jambalaya, paella always has certain basic ingredients: rice cooked in stock and seasoned with... Read more

Mimi Nothacker Community

Book Review—Started Early, Took My Dog

Book Review—Started Early, Took My Dog

The novel Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson is a literary crime novel with bright touches of humor and fascinating characters. Tracy Waterhouse,... Read more

Bryan Gowland Community

What's Happening—in Abita Springs

What's Happening—in Abita Springs

Springtime in Abita Springs is always an explosion of colorful flowers and greenery that reflects the natural environment we cherish and enjoy. It is a... Read more

Mara Beebe Health & Beauty

It is All About Mom

It is All About Mom

Today’s mothers are busier than ever. “Mom-Time” is making lunches, sitting in carpool and even grandbaby sitting. What moms need more of is “Me-Time.” Me-Time... Read more

Liz Anderson Community

Camp Salmen Old & New

Camp Salmen Old & New

Within its 130-acre bounds, Camp Salmen Nature Park in Slidell offers visitors an outdoor observatory rich in natural flora, fauna and birding habitats, as well... Read more

Cheryl Community

Top Ten Reasons to Go to Camp

Top Ten Reasons to Go to Camp

To test kids’ independence so that they learn how to establish healthy separation. To master skills like swimming and running over the summer, which may save... Read more

Dr. Mary Speed Health & Beauty

April Showers

April Showers

“March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.” This rhyme helped me to learn the months of the year and other things like, “Some... Read more

Anna Ribbeck Home & Garden

Color Pops in a Fashionable Garden

Color Pops in a Fashionable Garden

Welcome, spring! Now, do not go pulling out those summer sheers or flip-flops yet. Jack Frost likes to a make a surprise visit now and... Read more

Jennie Francart Community

Exceptionally Good Friends: Building Relationships with Autism

Exceptionally Good Friends: Building Relationships with Autism

Exceptionally Good Friends: Building Relationships with Autism by Melissa K. Burkhardt is two stories written in a unique flipbook design. Read more

Anna Ribbeck Home & Garden

Indoor Magic

Indoor Magic

Some have said plants do not belong in the home. How WRONG! Read more

Mimi Nothacker Community

Book Review—The Enigmatic Oyster

Book Review—The Enigmatic Oyster

Oyster: A Novel by John Biguenet is a mystery as murky, slippery and tantalizing as an oyster on the half shell. Read more

Paul Cimino Recipes

In a Stew

In a Stew

There no denying we Louisianans are incredibly blessed by the natural foods nature offers us. The abundance of seafood makes cooking an endless pleasure. No... Read more

Dr. Mary Speed Health & Beauty

Something Borrowed

Something Borrowed

As the song says, “I’m gettin’ married in the mornin’, so get me to the church on time,” and let me add, please make sure... Read more

Liz Anderson Community

Ponchatoula is Home

Ponchatoula is Home

When residents were asked what makes Ponchatoula special, Timothy McClendon simply states, “It’s home.” Read more

Mara Beebe Health & Beauty

A Day for Girls' Health

A Day for Girls' Health

To help teens make healthy choices, the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell in partnership with Slidell Memorial Hospital Parenting Center will introduce a health and educational... Read more

Mara Beebe Home & Garden

Spring Cleaning for Your Closet

Spring Cleaning for Your Closet

Spring is the time of renewal. The days get longer, the leaves begin to bud and tulips, crocuses and hyacinths seem to magically bloom overnight. Read more

Anna Ribbeck Home & Garden

Mother Nature in the Winter Garden

Mother Nature in the Winter Garden

Have you noticed the surprises Mother Nature has provided us with this year? Many visitors to our area have returned home to tell of the... Read more

Editor Community

Summer Camps Northshore Style

Summer Camps Northshore Style

Choosing a summer camp for your child can be daunting. Let us help you with this list of summer camps available on the Northshore! Read more

Editor Desserts

Recipe: Chocolate Chai Torte with Ciao Amaretto Tea Cream

Prep Time: 20 MinCook Time: 28-30MinServings: 4Ingredients:¾ cup unsalted butter¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted¼ cup Light Lilly Flour1 Tbsp Chocolate... Read more

Editor Blogs

Turning the Tables on our New Editor, Mara Beebe.

Turning the Tables on our New Editor, Mara Beebe.

1. Where were you born and where did you grow up?I was born in Mobile, Alabama. My dad was a Marine pilot in Vietnam and... Read more

Editor Community

Mardi Gras Tips

Mardi Gras Tips

Before you leave home, check the weather. Find out if you will need outerwear, rain gear, etcetera—before you leave the house. Pack an ice chest with... Read more

Hero Award Winners

HERO Award Winner – Julie T. Huynh

HERO Award Winner – Julie T. Huynh

Julie T. Huynh, HERO Award Winner February 2013 Salmen High School Salmen High School senior Julie T. Huynh wants to “live life to the fullest”. She... Read more

Izzy Percy Community

Book Review: Trilogy Concludes with Two Graves

Book Review: Trilogy Concludes with Two Graves

Those of you who have enjoyed the Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast stories written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child are in for another treat. The... Read more

Anna Ribbeck Home & Garden

A Cerius Surprise

A Cerius Surprise

We can’t control the weather as it seems to be creating problems all across America, as well as in the rest of our natural world,... Read more

Julie O'Day Recipes

Looking at it Both Ways

Looking at it Both Ways

The month of January is named for the Roman god, Janus. A double faced god, Janus could look backward and forward simultaneously. With the arrival... Read more

Mimi Nothacker Community

Book Review—The History of Love: A Complex Story of Loss

Book Review—The History of Love: A Complex Story of Loss

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard, is an inspiring and heartbreaking story of... Read more

Hero Award Winners

HERO Award Winner – Abigail Gardner

HERO Award Winner – Abigail Gardner

Abigail Gardner, HERO Award Winner January 2013 Mandeville High School For Mandeville High School/ New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) senior Abigail Gardner, every day... Read more

Home & Garden

Yuletide Reminiscence

Yuletide Reminiscence

Our 2012 Enterprising Women share their favorite holiday memories and traditions. Read more

Hero Award Winners

HERO Award Winner – Karen Robbins

HERO Award Winner – Karen Robbins

Karen Robbins, HERO Award Winner December 2012 Christ Episcopal School When given the opportunity, Christ Episcopal School Junior, Karen Robbins says yes to service, through activities... Read more

Paul Cimino Recipes

Diversity in Dough

Diversity in Dough

Gluten free seems to be all the rage. There are a variety of reasons why people choose a gluten free diet. Read more

Hero Award Winners

HERO Award Winner – Brandon Pierce

HERO Award Winner – Brandon Pierce

Brandon Pierce, HERO Award Winner November 2012 St. Paul’s High School Brandon Pierce has been committed to serving others since he was just a child. This... Read more

Paul Cimino Recipes

Much Ado About Cooking

Much Ado About Cooking

Many of today’s television chefs have emerged from obscurity to celebrity status on the basis of gimmickry and not talent. Many cannot correctly pronounce the... Read more

Sarah Chambless Community

A Festive Fall in Covington

A Festive Fall in Covington

The fall season casts an aura of excitement over the City of Covington. Shop owners and restaurants welcome patrons through open doors, as the crisp... Read more

Tina Patel Gunaldo, PHD Health & Beauty

Compare Before You Commit

Compare Before You Commit

Choosing a nursing home, home health agency, or physician for you or your loved one can be a daunting task. Did you know the Centers... Read more

2012 Northshore's Best

Best Cooking School

Best Cooking School

Culinary Kids With over 5,500 people and families served in their first year of business, Culinary Kids Northshore has rocketed to high-temperature status as the Northshore’s Best Cooking School an...

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Best Children's Store

Best Children's Store

The Silver Plum &  1•2 Buckle My Shoe The Silver Plum and 1.. 2.. Buckle My Shoe “A Magical Children’s Store.” When you open the door, you will know you found something special. With its lavend...

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Best Veterinarian

Best Veterinarian

South Paws It would be an understatement to say that South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists burst on to the scene three years ago. Since that time the facility, under the direction of Robert “Dr....

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Best Chiropractor

Best Chiropractor

Dr. Jeff Miller, Integrated Spine & Disc “Improving the symptom is the easy part,” says Dr. Jeff Miller, chiropractor at Integrated Spine & Disc and the Northshore’s Best Chiropractor for 201...

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Best Internist

Best Internist

Dr. David D. Tran David D. Tran, MD is a 15-year resident of the Northshore and an internist who is known for his warm and friendly manner. He believes that listening to patients and understanding th...

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