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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Sep 2nd, 2024
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article by Vanelis Riverastyling by Kate Ashleyphotography by Kelly Moore Clark A distinctly recognizable sign now towers over 1611 N. 18th Street in Monroe, Louisiana. Its unmistakable royal blue, vintage typography reads the name of a long-awaited local staple—Not Just Pie. After a 30-minute fire h...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Sep 2nd, 2024
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Teaching Our Kids To Be Transparent and Trustworthyarticle by Cindy G. Foust Well, well, well…if it isn’t the month of September and I am here for it. Don’t get me wrong, readers, I love the dog days of summer, the long “extra daylight” afternoons on my patio, but I will not miss these temperatures. ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 31st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinniestyling by Taylor Bennettphotography by Kelly Moore Clark For the past 15 years, Ronin Hibachi and Steakhouse has been a staple of Asian cuisine in Monroe, Louisiana. Whether you’re craving fresh sushi, hibachi, sashimi, or any dish from Ronin’s elaborate menu, the Ronin t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jul 31st, 2024
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article by Dan Chason With hunting season on the horizon, many of us are bush hogging, cleaning lanes and getting ready to plant food plots.  This year is a new year and your hunting objectives should include the possibility of change.  We hunt the same stands in the same places, using the same metho...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jul 31st, 2024
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark IT ALL BEGAN WITH A DESIRE TO HAVE CHILDREN. Newly married, Taylor and Jadie Underwood sprang into building a life that would sustain a family. Naturally, they started with finding a home. So they moved into the former house of Taylor’s grandp...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Health
Jul 31st, 2024
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BY SHANNON DAHLUM, FDN-P T here really isn’t anything more refreshing than some ice cold freshly squeezed lemonade or limeade on these hot summer days. Maybe you prefer a small squeeze of lemon in your water for both the flavor and the benefits the at the juice provides. If you’re only incorporating ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 31st, 2024
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article by Georgiann Pottsphotography by Kelly Moore Clark It is easy to understand why Erma Irene Hudson is something of a celebrity in her hometown of Ruston. Her own “Erma’s Restaurant” became a landmark for many in search of a good, home-cooked meal. Her to-die-for cinnamon rolls (made from scrat...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jul 31st, 2024
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“It was stunning how casual lying was woven into most married life.” Forever drawn to debut novels, I’m curious about what a budding author has to say. Is their goal to tell a good story, to write what they assume we want to read, to cloud social commentary in the balm of fiction? As a […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jul 31st, 2024
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“We often mistake love for fireworks – for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It’s boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm – and constant.” Alicia and Gabriel Berenson’s love story featured displays of affection and tension-fi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jul 31st, 2024
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Cherishing Time With and As Themarticle by Cindy G. Foust Greetings from the comfy chair on my patio dear BayouLife friends. My hope is that you are enjoying this wonderful heat reprieve in what is the last few days of July. I know I’ve written about this many times, but I’ll say it again, it [&helli...