THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

A friend of mine, who lives in Canada, sent me a lovely book that is now residing in the SoFAB. Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. He and I are both of Sicilian heritage. He lives in Canada and has been exploring that country – its landscape and its peoples.

When Confusion Replaces Competence

There’s an old line attributed to W.C. Fields: “If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with…” well, you know the rest. Fields meant it as a joke—a jab at showmen who used flash to hide a lack of substance.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

December 3, 2025Justin Lee Brandon, 26, Marrero: 4 bench warrants, reckless operation of a vehicle, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.Curtis A. Pfister, 61, Harvey: 3 bench warrants.Justin Edward Poyadou, 35, Boothville: bond forfeiture, 2 bench warrants.

in the garden

Sago Palms Turning White Cycad Scale InsectsSago palms are pretty ubiquitous in the landscape just about everywhere in the southern US. They are not true palms, but rather, are members of the ancient plant family Cycadaceae, aka cycads.

Buras Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges Following Violent Incident at Mother’s Home

A Buras man with a history of violent offenses pled guilty this week to several charges stemming from a 2024 incident involving his elderly mother.

Another Louisiana Case Before SCOTUS

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear oral arguments on January 12 in a case that could impact dozens of lawsuits against oil companies in Louisiana.

PEACE & JUSTICE

This is a difficult column for me to write. Recently, I received a message from my friend I've known for many years. He was calling to tell me goodbye. He told me he was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and didn't know how his memory would hold up in the weeks to come.