Summer is for seafood as far as I'm concerned. And what makes it better is catching it yourself. I've made several trips to Marsh Island, where Vermilion Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, in the past few ..

Sweet potatoes (also known as yams) have long been a part of Louisiana’s history and cuisine. It is believed that the sweet potatoes originated in the West Indies and Central America. According to his..

Football season has arrived. It doesn't feel like football weather, but anxious fans are eager to trek to stadiums to cheer on their favorite college team or to the Superdome to see what the Saints ar..

For many years our family’s Thanksgiving dinner was somewhat of a movable feast. The reason being is that the men in our family were such avid sportsmen that duck-hunting season ruled the day and time..

Don't forget your Valentine! Mardi Gras is early this year (February 9) and everyone in south Louisiana is in a frenzy with parades, balls, King Cake parties, and general merriment. Some may not reali..

It’s time to head out to catch some crabs on Marsh Island, an uninhibited low-lying marshy island between Vermilion Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Just in case you aren’t familiar with this beautiful pla..