The Great State of Louisiana, sitting mostly below sea level, has different climates throughout each region of the state. The US Department of Agriculture has designated different plant …
Chicken Fricassee over Puff Pastry Shell, Garlic Green Beans with Pancetta, and Stewed Okra
We love to cook and get family together to celebrate any time we can. We had good reason to celebrate as it's our 34th (Erin and myself) and my Mom and Dad's 61th wedding anniversary. Wow, how time …
How to Cook “Real” Cajun Spaghetti
Everybody knows to make traditional spaghetti you've got to use a lot of tomatoes in your sauce, and maybe even some Italian sausage. Nope, I'm here to tell you there's another way and its incredibly …
A Big Shout Out to the “Other” Essential Workers
COVID-19 has illuminated some real heroes in our society including law enforcement, first responders, and medical staff. They have been put in the line of fire while "shelter at home" rules were …
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Louisiana Simple Living – Who we are
Hello from Louisiana Simple Living! My name is Darrell, along with my wife and much better half Erin, my son Ryan and daughter Amanda, welcome you to our BLOG. Our lives wouldn't be complete without …
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