The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of 2024
As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you.
We also wanted to share the 10 most popular blog posts of 2024, determined by page views. They are stories of faith, humor, loss, marriage, motherhood and so much more. We hope you enjoy re-visiting them as much as we did.
The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of 2024
1. The Best Breakfast Casserole Recipe for Christmas Morning
If you have kids that are picky eaters, then you know that we have to find creative ways to make sure that...
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and I usually meet that need with coffee. I worked as a barista in my college days and I appreciate good coffee. I've bought a bunch of coffee accessories and extras and found ways to save by making coffee at home. I'm not opposed to going out to a shop and buying a coffee. Sometimes it is exactly what I need. It gives me my caffeine fix without the work. I also really love to support local businesses and I've found some of the best coffee in Baton Rouge. But it's not actually in Baton Rouge,...
Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
Oni225 came to fruition in February at the Asian Night Market when two lifelong friends and former Chow Yum line cooks, Shawn Cao and Riley Dunaway introduced their Oni Onigiri and sold out at the festival. From there, these pop-ups have been taking on quite the popularity around Baton Rouge.
I was introduced to Oni225 when my employer sent out an e-mail about a Pop-Up lunch and dinner across the street where I work in downtown Baton Rouge. The menu included Smoked Turkey and Sausage Gumbo, Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich with sides that included Japanese Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad and 5 spice Candied Yams. Also on the menu were...
Best Places to Order Catered Thanksgiving Dinner in Baton Rouge
The holiday season is upon us! In all the chaos, so many of us are looking to outsource & make this holiday season just a little easier and a little more enjoyable for everyone! So we got busy and did all the research for you. Here are all the delicious options the Greater Baton Rouge Area has to offer for take-out Thanksgiving meals! No matter what you're looking to order, we've got you covered!
The bird? Check
The ham? You betcha!
Traditional sides? Done & done!
Cajun sides? You know it!
Desserts? We definitely didn't sleep on that one!
Get ready to make some time for self-care, because Thanksgiving Dinner is one less thing on your...
Why the LSU Rural Life Museum is Our Family’s Go-To Spot
Even though the calendar says fall, the Louisiana summer heat is still in full effect. A girl can dream though, and I am embracing the arrival of my favorite time of the year. Can you feel that? A hint of crispness in the air, the scent of pumpkin spice, and the joy of the “Ber” months finally upon us! As soon as September hits, my family gears up for a season of fun, and our favorite place to enjoy it all? The LSU Rural Life Museum! This treasure in Baton Rouge has become our go-to spot for family outings from September through December, offering unique seasonal events that are...