As a Louisiana native, the desire to feed people is in Meranda Hudson’s blood. “(Food is) what we celebrate everything with,” says Hudson, who now lives and works in Ocean Springs. “We may not have much, but we will never go hungry.” In 2022, she began a humble baking operation in her home kitchen, making […]
From their glittering crowns to their sparking gowns, Mardi Gras queens are true Coast royalty! Meet the women who reign over the festivities in our Royal Revue, featuring the 2025 Queens of Carnival from your favorite local krewes. Want to feature your past queen in Gulf Coast Woman? Email jen@gulfcoastwomanmagazine.com. Carnival Association of Long Beach […]
The first time I took my son to pick out Christmas gifts for a family in need, he didn’t quite understand why we weren’t bringing them home. His hesitation reminded me that generosity develops through practice. We learn it. We repeat it. And over time, it becomes part of who we are. A MOTHER’S EXAMPLE […]
Christmas morning is magical — the soft glow of the lights, the sounds of happy children and the smell of something delicious wafting from the kitchen. Breakfast is always the most important meal of the day, and on Christmas, it can make the celebration all the more memorable. Here, Jen Guthrie of The Gulf Coast Mom […]
Brush off your Red Ryder BB gun and break out your leg lamp — “A Christmas Story” is coming to Beau Rivage faster than you can say “fra-gee-leh.” The musical, which runs from Dec. 12 through 27, is just one way the Beau is spreading holiday cheer this season. From its awe-inspiring Christmas décor to […]
Struggling with what to get your loved ones this holiday? The best gifts come from the heart — and satisfy the sweet tooth. Why not give some homemade treats made with love in your very own kitchen? Three of the Coast’s most talented bakers have shared their go-to holiday cookie recipes — the ones that remind […]
Looking to impress your Thanksgiving guests? Check out these delectable recipes from Joy Monnerjahn, the culinary mastermind behind The Bayou Belle (purejoy@purejoyliving.net). APPLE CRUMBLE PIE INGREDIENTS: Store-bought pie crust 1 tablespoon flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 2.5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced TOPPING: 1 stick of […]
