The Covington Farmers Market will not have a Wednesday Market December 26 & January 2 due to the holidays. The Saturday markets will still
Year: 2012
A Holiday Message From Mayor Mike Cooper
As we draw near to the end of 2012 and join in celebration with family and friends this holiday season, we frequently take the
Covington’s the Place to Be This New Years
Wino’s & Tacos Grand Opening The long awaited Winos and Tacos grand opening is here! Starting with a special Grand Opening menu of contemporary
The Most Familiar Song – to which nobody knows the words
“Auld Lang Syne” became an instant New Years standard when Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played it New Years Eve of 1929, broadcasting
New Years Traditions Around the World
The Oldest Continually Celebrated Holiday News Year’s celebrations have a long history of rich tradition in almost every culture. It is dated back to
Hoppin’ John
Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern United States New Year’s day dish that is thought to bring good luck in the new year. Ingredients:
Baby New Year – A Controversial Tradition
The tradition of using a baby to personify the rebirth of a new year actually came from the Greeks, around 600 BC. Many cities
Why Fireworks?
Fireworks date back to 7th century China, where they originated. China remains the largest producer and exporter of fireworks in the world. They hold
Quote of the Week
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice, And to make an end is to make
Quote of the Week
“If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the backs of Giants.” – Isaac Newton Follow these topics: Quote
Feeding the Needy
This program provides a complete Christmas meal for families in the Covington area and throughout St. Tammany Parish who are in need. Volunteers from
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Rosemary’s Closet Rosemary’s Closet has vintage clothing for both men and women looking for a retro image. You’ll also find vinyl records and other
Cabbage Salad & Bok Choy Soup
Farmers Market Recipe Fresh recipes inspired by ingredients found at the Covington Farmers Market Ingredients: half a head purple cabbage half a head white
Making Your Own Recycled Snowflakes
Here in Louisiana we don’t get much in the way of snow, except a few pleasant surprises here and there. Lucky for us, we’re
Reindeer/Caribou
In the Pleistocene Epoch, Reindeer herds were found as far south as Tennessee. Their numbers have fluctuated historically, but many herds are in decline
Quote of the Week
“We should behave to our friends as we would wish our friends to behave to us.” – Aristotle Follow these topics: Quote & Word
Farmers Market Recipe: Roasted Radish
Recipes inspired by ingredients found at the Covington Farmers Market. Ingredients: 1 bundle of radishes, halved 1 large carrot, cubed 2 yellow potato, cubed
Foods Your Dog Should Avoid
Common Table Foods with Toxic Effects Avocado – contains a chemical called persin, which is nontoxic to humans who are not allergic to it,
Playmakers to Open a Holiday Show
Playmakers presents a family holiday show, “A Covington Native in King Arthur’s Court,” written and directed by Frank Levy. The play merges the true