No matter where you are and what you do at some point you are going to need to eat. If you are with your kids than the decision becomes even more of necessity because we all know how kids get when they are hungry. If they are anything like mine…
It’s no secret that Slidell has an array of delicious options when it comes to snowball stands. With tropical temperatures 2/3 of the year, a cup of finely shaved ice topped with sweet syrup sounds amazing just about any time, and small business owners have flocked to cash in on…
A few weeks ago I was craving Mexican Food something awful but I wanted to try a new place. If you spend anytime driving around town you know that we do not lack for Mexican restaurants in this area. I asked for a few suggestions on my Facebook page and…
The parish is booming and new eateries seem to be arriving left and right around here. This is good news if you like dining out, which I do. Sadly, I don’t get to do it as much as like since I have birth to my army of minions! But if…
There are so many things I love about French Quarter Festival. Seriously you can see the post I wrote last week here. We are there for the food just as much as the music. We have the people we want to see play and then the food booths we want…
So in years past, the writers of Northshore Parents and their friends have gotten together and sampled king cakes from across the Northshore. Then they’ve voted and we announced the Northshore’s best king cake. This year, however, we’re flipping the script and letting YOU tell us who makes the best…
A waiting list for a king cake? It’s true. Despite the fact that you can pick up a king cake at every corner store this time of year, Morgan Street Bakery in Madisonville has a waiting list. Last year is when I first heard about this king cake and I…
The local brewery scene is growing. If you’re looking for a fun afternoon in the city there are many places you can go. There are particular parts of town that you can choose to play in and catch at least two breweries without having to drive too far – we…
Summer is the best. I love the long lazy days, and I especially love going to the beach. Unfortunately, due to my pasty skin, the beach doesn’t love me back. By mid-morning, even with SPF 9,000, I need a break from the sun. The good news, however, is that there…
A restaurant that only serves chicken salad? Yes. I’ve heard a few skeptics but Chicken Salad Chick in Mandeville invited me out for a tasting the other day and I was shocked at all the different ways they’ve managed to put together chicken salad. The sample tray they brought out…