Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans, LA
The Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans, Louisiana offers a fun and interactive learning environment that doubles as a memorable vacation activity. Kids of all ages will love exploring the 12 different exhibits on insects in the region and the US. Find more information and tickets online at http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/NewOrleansLA/activity/NewOrleansAquariumsAndZoos.cfm
Duration : 30 sec
Lucy Bustamante anchor New Orleans
http://www.nolatrainer.com Lucy Bustamante New Orleans News Anchor Talks about fat loss Live
Duration : 4 min 59 sec
The Story of Milk Studio – It Does a Body Good
Gather round my friends and you will hear the story of a Louisiana couple who persevered. Once upon a time Mindy owned a lingerie shop on Decatur Street in the New Orleans French Quarter. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina the city was in turmoil, and full of construction workers who didn’t need lingerie. Desperate to save her retail space Mindy put the same artistic talent she had used to do the graphic designs on her lingerie to use on handcrafts.
Enter David the limo driver. Katrina also did a number on David. Leaving 10 feet of water in his home and making the need for limo drivers, even 25 year veteran limo drivers, basically non-existent in the Big Easy. It looked like David needed a plan. So with no place to stay and no job David moved to the French Quarter to try to find work. What he found was Mindy. Mindy needed someone to work her table in the French Market and David needed a job. Sounds like a plan to me.
Mindy and David took their plan and a prayer and together turned a floundering lingerie shop into a flourishing business. These guys with camera in hand went around the area taking pictures of NOLA landmarks, hotspots, and businesses. In a 3 day process that demonstrates detailed workmanship they create distinctive works of art in each beautiful glazed tile coaster, magnet and apron that are loved by locals and visitors alike.
Appreciating their efforts to keep intact some of the culture and history of the city, people started bringing in old grocery bags, matchbooks, notebooks, etc. The rest as they say is history, three years worth.
Next time you are in the French Market look for David and let him share some of his wonderfully nostalgic NOLA stories or stop in to see Mindy at the Milk Studio headquarters at 1309 Decatur and check out the new line of soy candles. 
You can also visit David and Mindy at mindy@milkstudio.com
I am inspired and humbled by the innovative people all over this great state, people like David and Mindy, who have suffered through devastating hurricanes, the aftermath and just rolled up their sleeves, picked up the pieces and kept right on going. Don’t you just love happy endings, it does a body good!
By Sharon Denise Talbot
Bluegreen Club La Pension in New Orleans, Louisiana
Located at the edge of the French Quarter and within walking distance of the citys attractions, youre just steps away from all the things to do in New Orleans including the fabulous New Orleans cuisine, amazing nightlife and renowned culture of the Big Easy. Choose from studio, 1- and 2-bedroom New Orleans vacation villas, all with full kitchens and some with balconies. The resort is full of old-world flavor while offering one ultra-modern luxury—a rooftop sundeck and hot tubperfect for viewing the French Quarter, Mississippi River and other New Orleans attractions you came to see.
Duration : 0:0:39
Paula’s Best Dishes French Quarter Beignets
French Quarter Beignets
French Quarter Beignets
Paula’s brother-in-law Father Hank joins Paula in the kitchen to mix up specialties from the Big Easy- New Orleans that is. Enjoy this delicious recipe for French Quarter Beignets- and be sure to pick up some of Captain Michael’s coffee to go along with ‘em! These French Quarter Beignets are easy to make and delicious to enjoy.
French Quarter Beignets
French Quarter Beignets are a favorite in the city of New Orleans.
Beignets recipe: http://recipes.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view/french_quarter_beignets/
Captain Michael’s Coffee: http://www.pauladeen.com/category/39
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How to make French Quarter Beignets
Ingredients for French Quarter Beignets
* 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 envelope active dry yeast
* 2 eggs, slightly beaten
* 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
* 1 cup evaporated milk
* 7 cups bread flour
* 1/4 cup shortening
* Nonstick spray
* Oil, for deep-frying
* 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions to make French Quarter Beignets
Mix water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, salt and evaporated milk together. Mix egg mixture to the yeast mixture. In a separate bowl, measure out the bread flour. Add 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the shortening and continue to stir while adding the remaining flour. Remove dough from the bowl, place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Put dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Add the confectioners’ sugar to a paper or plastic bag and set aside.
Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares. Deep-fry, flipping constantly, until they become a golden color. After beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them into the bag of confectioners’ sugar. Hold bag closed and shake to coat evenly.
Duration : 0:7:48
French Quarter Beignets
Hurricane Katrina: The Drive: New Orleans Lower 9th Ward
A painful irony of post-Katrina New Orleans is how few
people throughout the country understand the extent of
what has happened to the city. Many people do not
realize that, nearly 10 months later, things are not
back to normal in New Orleans. As America’s attention
fades from Hurricane Katrina’s impact, a disabled New
Orleans continues to struggle for survival.
In many respects, New Orleans is alive and kicking.
People are moving home, schools are opening, cultural
activities have returned and, in some neighborhoods,
life has a sense of near normalcy; however, all it
takes is a short drive outside of the French Quarter
or Uptown to witness extensive loss and devastation.
The magnitude of flooding was incomprehensible and New Orleans still has many challenges to overcome.
The only way to really get a sense of the magnitude of
the post-Katrina destruction is to physically walk or
drive through the affected areas. With this in mind,
NOVAC presents The Drive. The Drive provides a raw
visual and narrated tour through four of the most
devastated neighborhoods in New Orleans and is
supported with extensive footage, maps, interviews,
digital imagery, and an original musical score by Emmy
nominated composer, Gil Talmi.
Through this community-based documentary project, we
present stories from a local point-of-view. We hope
this effort will garner continued support for the
rebuilding of a great American city.
Duration : 0:15:57
Man v. Food – BBQ Shrimp in New Orleans
Adam travels to the Big Easy where he dives into a classic New Orleans Dish – BBQ shrimp. New episodes of Man v. Food air Wednesday nights at 10PM, only on the Travel Channel.
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Duration : 0:2:3
