With Mardi Gras coming up, I have really been thinking about that incredible taste of Louisiana that I grew up with. Nothing evokes that more than a hot, steaming bowl of gumbo served over fluffy white rice. Every gumbo is a little different. My version of this velvety stew is … [Read more...]
Gumbo 101
Being from Louisiana, I get a fair number of questions about the foods and traditions of the state. One of the most iconic dishes from Louisiana is gumbo. Gumbo is one of those dishes that is talked about, but can be pretty tough to find. Everyone knows what it is, but so few … [Read more...]
Discovering Black History in Birmingham
With my girls both in elementary school now and Matthew soon to follow, I love to see what they are learning and how they are learning it. They learn facts, ideas, and concepts, but I wonder, at what point does it come alive for them. What I was studying to be a history … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg Brings History to Life
Many thanks to the people at Colonial Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One great thing about living in Virginia is all of the incredible history that you can find all over the state. From early settlement, to Colonial and … [Read more...]
An Uncommon History of Common Courtsey
An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy: How Manners Shaped the World Details ... With engaging and artfully presented text, including sidebars on media mavens throughout history, social gaffes, and archaic manners, this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Readers … [Read more...]