Joy can unexpectedly transform ordinary days, revealing itself when you least expect it. I can think of no better visual definition of joy. Bright umbrellas strung overhead, suspended from lines that seem to disappear amidst a backdrop of blue sky. Charming and spontaneous, it was an unexpected delight after lunch with a friend. Joy is like that.   Sure, you can plan joy. Birthdays, holidays, and life events all generally come with a known and expected quantity of happiness and connection....

Authenticity is important in Louisiana cuisine and in our own personal identity. Embracing your true self and the authentic flavors of life leads to richer, more meaningful experiences.

Try as we might, the life we live does not arrive bubble wrapped, inside of a suitable box, and stamped with a large Handle With Care label. Sometimes it resembles a torn open, rain-soaked package that has been drop kicked onto the doorstep, landing upside down.