Authentic Recipe and Tips for Celebrating Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is being celebrated today. You can learn about the various parades, view photos, stay up to date on Carnival news and much more on the MardiGras.com site. In addition Chef Clinton, of Crazy Creole Cookin’ , was willing to provide some tips and share a recipe especially with Mom in the City readers. … Read More

All-Time Favorite Pork Shoulder (Recipe)

At the end of 2008, we had a potluck dinner party. One of our friends (who is a professional chef) made the most delicious pork shoulder that I’ve ever tasted. I’m not a huge fan of “the other white meat”. I don’t usually find it to be tender and flavorful. This pork dish changed my … Read More

Thanksgiving on a Budget: Holiday Recipes & A Giveaway!

Just in time for Thanksgiving, one lucky Mom in the City member will win an assortment of Libby’s Vegetables and a Mayfair & Jackson Covered Casserole Dish with Rack. Libby’s also has some budget-friendly dishes for the holiday season. I’ve included a couple of the recipes below and I’ll be sharing a few more next … Read More

Three Ingredients (Really!) Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

I love recipes with five ingredients or less, so I was really interested when I saw a peanut butter cookie recipe in the October issue of Parents magazine. I had to try it! I made the cookies and they (the ones that didn’t stick to the pan!) were actually really tasty. Both of my kids … Read More

Summer Hair Conditioner “Recipes”

A month ago, I was listening to the Daily 10 while I was working. Some celebrity hair stylist (I think that it was Ken Paves) was on the show giving some recipes for summer hair conditioners. I don’t remember the celebrities that he mentioned using them on. I do remember that they were all Caucasian, … Read More