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Ellen Byron

Jan 18, 2016

Secrets of Louisiana's Legendary River Road: An Interview with author and expert Mary Ann Sternb

On a recent trip to Louisiana's River Road , I learned some fascinating details about plantation life and saw how the tours have adapted...

Ellen Byron

Dec 11, 2015

Handmade Memories For a Christmas Tree

When I was in middle school, I developed a passion for needlework. Crewel, counted cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint... I did it all....

Ellen Byron

Nov 28, 2015

Hungry for Louisiana Home Cooking

In a recent newsletter, I recommended a wonderful new book, Hungry for Louisiana, by Maggie Heyn Richardson. I tracked down Maggie and...

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