la·gniappe (lnyp, ln-yp) n. Chiefly Southern Louisiana & Mississippi 1. A small gift presented by a storeowner to a customer with the customer's purchase. 2. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. I hope these entries give your day a little something extra. You'll find a variety of posts. Likely about this southern gal living in the north, a dish I tried and loved, maybe aboutwriting, a few author interviews, new releases, and whatever else moves me. I also post occasional p

Saturday Evening, August 8, 2026 We had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful evening of friends, food, familiar memories, and fantastic music while attending an intimate, yet dynamic Private House Concert by Rodeo & Juliet. The concert was hosted by a generous friend who offered her lovely home’s patio for an unforgettable evening. The temperature cooled nicely and the intentional soft glow of the landscape and patio lighting provided the perfect relaxed but attentive setting

Death By Wasabi Deciding my palate needed stimulation, I ventured to the sushi counter at the local grocery store. Not only would this be fresh and exciting, but something I could say with a measure of class. “Why yes, I love sushi.” Anxious to join the ranks of the other sophisticates, I eagerly opened the package and examined the California rolls. The small tray held six of the delicately wrapped goodies along with a package of soy sauce