By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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by Heather Land Timeless and classic, cast iron cannot only stand the test of time passed from one generation to the next; it rivals most cookware with its capabilities and even a few benefits. It is not just an old timer’s skillet; cast iron is an every day, every way cook’s staple. KEEP IT REAL:&nb...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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styled by TAYLOR BENNETTphotograph by ROBERT WRIGHT Clockwise from top right: Get your chocolate fix with this delectable trio of cupcakes from Smallcakes | Chocolate cream is chocolate cake filled with buttercream and frosted with fudge. Chocohalic is chocolate cake frosted with signature chocolate ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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Styled by Taylor BennettPhotograph by Kelly Moore Clark WHAT YOU NEED: 4 ears of corn, shucked1/4 cup olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered1 English cucumber, sliced1/2 medium red onion, diced1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground b...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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styled by Taylor Bennettphoto by Robert Wright Clockwise from top right: Chicken Salad Chick – fresh basil and lemon combine pecans to create Chicken Salad Chick’s brightest flavor, Lauryn’s Lemon Basil. Butter Bakery – step in to Butter Bakery for a great selection of homemade baked good...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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by Heather Land Eggs are quite possibly one of the most overlooked powerhouse foods in the kitchen. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, even a “top dollar” organic, free range egg averages less than one dollar a piece. Most folks haven’t experienced the rich velvety flavor of a truly fresh egg; not a...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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words by CASSIE LIVINGSTONstyled by TAYLOR BENNETTphotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK Some of my favorite memories revolve around sweet corn. During those precious few days when the corn was at peak harvesting season, our family would gather beneath the carport at my Aunt Becky and Uncle David Rawls’ hou...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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article and photograph by HEATHER LAND This summer staple can make any meal feel special in minutes. Source wild caught shrimp whenever possible. Whether you like them with or without the tails, deveined, butterflied or as is, the perfect shrimp are mere minutes from your plate. WHAT YOU NEED: 1 lb...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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INTERVIEW BY MEREDITH MCKINNIE | PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHELBIE MONKRES How did you come to writing? I’ve always been a big reader, though I think most authors can say that. I did some writing as a kid. We found a letter I had written to an author who had come to the library where my aunt […]...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2022
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BayouLife Magazine partnered with Progessive Bank to makeover the teacher’s lounge at Good Hope Middle School. With the help of local vendors, this lounge was transformed into a retreat perfect for a tranquil break from the bustle of day-to-day school activities. BY CASSIE LIVINGSTON | STYLED...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 1st, 2022
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Elevate your BLT to another dimension by adding mouth-watering candied bacon with fresh picked tomatoes, microgreens, herb mayonnaise on sourdough bread. photo by Kelly Moore Clarkstyled by Taylor Bennett Candied Bacon1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 slices center cut baco...
