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 […]
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Nothing says “welcome home” quite like festive greenery on the front door — and this year, I decided to switch things up with a beautiful Christmas door swag. Think of it as a fresh take on the traditional wreath. It’s easy to make, easy to hang and completely customizable to match your holiday style. Whether […]
Ah, the holidays are coming, and what a magical time it is here on the Coast! Our beach walks get a little cooler, twinkling lights adorn oak trees — and between the Thanksgiving feasts, December celebrations and Mardi Gras festivities, it’s easy to feel like your health goals are slipping away faster than Santa slides down […]
Karen Adkins is not your typical grandmother. “I’ve been tandem parachuting (and) still love rollercoasters,” says the self-described “adrenaline junkie.” “I’m hoping to do the Nascar challenge soon!” Now a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the adventure-loving native of Cookeville, Tennessee, has called many places home: Nashville; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; […]
The holiday season often is painted as a picture of joy, twinkling lights, beautifully wrapped gifts and family gathered around the table. But for many women, this time of year brings something much heavier: stress, anxiety and even depression. I think of a client I once worked with who shared that every December, she felt […]
The holidays are sneaking up quickly, and for many of us, fall is the calm before the festive storm. It’s the season where we ease into entertaining, gather family around the table and enjoy the cozy textures of cooler weather. With Thanksgiving approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare both your home and mindset […]
Did you know that because pumpkins were abundant during harvest, they became tied to Thanksgiving feasts as a symbol of gratitude and plenty? In the early days, pumpkins were hearty, stored well through winter and could be baked, roasted or made into pies. In fact, early pumpkin pies were actually pumpkin shells filled with sweetened, […]
