Summer in Louisiana would be incomplete without dragonflies – or as we like to call them – Mosquito Hawks. I remember as a kid late summer afternoons, sitting at the banks of the river and watching these incredibly agile fliers swoop and dive, catching their dinner.
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Farmers’ Market Recipe: Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Who doesn’t love crab cakes? Well for starters, people who don’t eat crab. But that doesn’t mean that you want to miss out on the delectable flavor experience that has made this dish a southern staple. In comes lion’s mane mushrooms to save the day!
Local History: St. Tammany Ice & Manufacturing Company
Back in the days when everyone had “ice boxes” instead of refrigerators, it meant you had to have a steady supply of ice delivered to your door. Since ice doesn’t keep well in the summer, it meant there had to be an ice house in every town, and to make ice, it helped to have electricity
Local History: Covington Street Photos – 1970’s
Here’s a collection of photos of streets in downtown Covington in the 1970’s, as well as a couple of Claiborne Hill photos.
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 4
According to the Historical Marker Project website, there are 45 historical markers in St. Tammany Parish. They share a variety of historical highlights across the area, giving us an idea of the people and places that contributed to early St. Tammany.
Farmers Market Recipe: Sweet Potato Spiced Lentils & Cumin Roasted Cauliflower
Bring on the fall veggies! Autumn harvests are full of warming foods, well-paired with rich spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin. Sweet potato is a favorite for a reason – its versatile flavor and texture can go sweet or savory and adds something special to almost any dish.
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Pineapple Pepper Jelly Pork Chops
Pineapple and pork just go together. This pineapple pepper jelly from Althee’s Jellies & Jams is the ultimate marinade for grass-fed pork chops from Jubilee Farms. Sweet, tangy and spicy, this recipe will make you want seconds.
Flora of Covington: Goldenrod and Ragweed – Friend or Foe?
by Chelsea Cochrane It seems like every season is allergy season for something in the South, especially in our particularly sub-tropical region of it.
Farmers Market Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
One of my all-time favorite winter recipes, stuffed cabbage can be made with meat or left as a vegetarian dish. Filling enough for a main meal or make them as a side – either way I promise there won’t be any leftovers!
Farmers’ Market Recipe: a Little Good, a Little Naughty Sweet Potato Muffins
A recipe so good, you’ll think it’s bad… But it’s actually packed full of healthy ingredients, like sweet potato, ginger, turmeric and coconut oil. Just baked in a deliciously moist, soft muffin. It’s the best of both worlds!
Farmers Market Recipe: Garlic Mashed Sweet Potato & Turnips
Turnips can be a hard sell on a good day, especially with kids. This easy recipe incorporates these highly nutritious veggies in a way even the pickiest eaters won’t turn down!
Farmers’ Market Recipe: Satsuma Vinaigrette with Fresh Greens Salad
Greens, greens, and more greens! Don’t you just love greens season? Kale, collards, lettuces and radish greens, they’re everywhere at the Covington Farmers’ Market! And they’re never better than when they are fresh picked by our local farmers.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic “Finally, Spring!” was submitted by Cathy Safford Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
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This week’s pic of the Covington Trailhead was submitted by Eric Hecker Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting
YSB Crossroads & The Louisiana Bar Foundation: Tackling Juvenile Delinquency Together
Helping non-violent juvenile offenders turn their lives around is one of Youth Service Bureau’s main missions. YSB carries out this important work through Crossroads, our juvenile delinquency intervention program.
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This week’s pic “Courthouse” was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook
Northshore Food Bank Shares Impacts from 2020 Pandemic
Last week, Northshore Food Bank shared some of the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on the organization and the community.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic “Moon Over Watertank” was submitted by Ron Barthet Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
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This week’s pic “Covington Water Tower” was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
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This week’s pic “Whitney Clock Tower ” was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting