Peridot is a type of Olivine, a common mineral in mafic and ultramafic rocks. While Olivine is a generally abundant mineral, gem quality peridot
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This Week at the Covington Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Hi, friends and Happy Wednesday! I’m sure you’re all excited; after all it is Wednesday Market Day! Get your tasty buds ready for some incredibly
Friday Night Block Party In Downtown Covington
Classic cars, dining, shopping, and live music in Downtown Covington! Bring out the family for Downtown Covington’s monthly Friday Night Block Party. There’s plenty
Winos and Tacos Introduces New Lunch Hours
Winos and Tacos is open for lunch on Fridays from 11 am – 2 pm, and starting July 27th, they will open for lunch
The English Tea Room Celebrates the Prince’s Birth with a Royal Celebration
Join The English Tea Room as they celebrate the birth of Kate & William’s baby boy! Royal Celebrations all day Friday and Saturday, July 26
Opalescense Day Spa, A Fond Farewell
Opalescense Day Spa will be closing at the end of September. Sandra Thornhill, NP-C, thanks their loyal clients, and will continue to post her
The Wonderful Watermelon is in Season
Citrullus lanatus: A Summertime Favorite The watermelon is a vine like flowering plant originally from S. Africa (family Cucurbitaceae). It is related to the
Three Spectacular Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon Feta Bruschetta Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes 2
Composting 101: A Few Tips on Making Your Own Soil Additive
Composting is the single most important supplement to add in your garden soil, and it’s free! A nutrient rich compost full of organic matter
“Plant Based Nutrition for Health, Beauty & Prevention” by Jodie Burke, Plant Based Nutrition Consultant
We are living in an exciting time–one in which there is an abundance of health and wellness information available to us, helping us take
Coffee With Mayor Cooper July 31st
Covington Mayor Mike Cooper cordially invites the citizens of Covington to attend Coffee with Mayor Cooper. This event is not a press conference, but
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Hi, friends and Happy Wednesday. Has another week come and gone already? And I really don’t feel a day older (no wiser either J.)
July is Park and Recreation Month: Grilling, Picnicking, Staying Cool & Bug-Free
The Covington area has several great features for those that like the outdoors. From the trace to nature trails, park benches and rivers, there
National Blueberry Month – We’re All About Blueberries
June and July are the best months for blueberries, so get them before they are gone! There are several pick-your-own berry farms in the
Eggplant Parmesan Crisps
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut in 1/4 in thick slices, skin on 1 medium yellow onion, minced 2 stalks of green onion, minced 3
Share the Health Talk: Building Hormone Health with Nutrition by Laura Warner, CPT, CHN
What we eat not only affects our waistline, but also our hormones. We can’t expect our endocrine system to work optimally if we’re eating
Pets for Patriots at Humane Society
St. Tammany Humane Society joins Pets for Patriots “Pet Adoption Program for Veterans Partners” with nationwide charity to give shelter dogs and cats a
Furry Bundles o’ Joy In Need of Loving Homes
It’s that time of year again for… kittens! Many kittens are born unexpectedly and end up in rescue shelters. This can put a strain
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Good afternoon, friends, and Happy Wednesday! Is the summer really half gone already? Maybe I should think positively – we have half the summer
CYSA Fall Registration Now Open
Register now for the Covington Youth Soccer Association’s 2013 Fall Season! Open to boys and girls ages 5 – 14. Online registration at www.covingtonsoccer.com for