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Safe to Eat Cookie Dough – Eggless – Sponsored by Party Time

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The aroma of homemade Christmas cookies baking in the oven is one of the most glorious smells during the holiday season. In our home, there is not a more highly-anticipated (and delicious) Christmas task than baking cookies. With cookies comes cookie dough and kids and adults alike can’t seem to bake cookies without trying the raw dough. A few years ago a friend introduced me to a delicious, egg-less cookie dough recipe that is completely safe to eat raw! Find the full recipe below! 

safe to eat cookie dough

You can use this recipe for cookie-cutter cookies, Santa whiskers, chocolate chip cookies,  thumbprints, just about any recipe that calls for shortbread or sugar cookies. Of course, to bake the ultimate Christmas cookies, you also need cookie cutters and all the decorating fixings!  

Cookie cutters are timeless, and there’s a reason—they work. They save your sanity because mama doesn’t have time for freehand, the stainless steel will last for years, and they’re easy to clean! For a plethora of cookie-cutter options be sure to check out Party Time at Bluebonnet and Airline! When it comes to baking and gifting they have you covered with a wide variety of candy, sprinkles, icing and gifting containers! Take care of your holiday baking, candy making and decorating in one stop!

safe to eat cookie dough

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safe to eat cookie dough

Safe to Eat Cookie Dough

This simple sugar cookie dough recipe is especially good for families with children that have an egg allergy because the recipe is eggless!

Safe to Eat Sugar Cookie Dough
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Ingredients
  1. 1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 4 teaspoons milk
  4. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla
  5. 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, preferably with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, beat again and scrape bowl. With mixer on low speed, add flour one cup at a time and beat after each addition. Shape into logs approximately 2" in diameter. Roll the logs in parchment paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat liner and give them a light spray with vegetable shortening. Unwrap logs and slice into 1/4" thick slices or roll out to cut out shapes. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until very light brown and the sides are slightly firm.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack. Cool completely before storing in air tight containers.
Notes
  1. This recipe is perfect to make with the kiddos; after the dough has been chilled it makes great cookie cutter cookies for decorating. These cookies will keep well in an airtight container, making them a great homemade gift.
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Baton Rouge Fourth of July Guide – Fireworks, Parades, Events and More!

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Get out your red, white and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! Enjoy some family time at these family-friendly events; our guide is loaded with fireworks, festivals, parades, food, fun and other Baton Rouge Fourth of July celebrations! 

Baton Rouge LawyerBaton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. We have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!

 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Baton Rouge 4th of July

 

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm

The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition, and this year will mark the 47th time we gather to celebrate our great nation!

  • Parade Theme – “Peace, Love and Independence”. 
  • Grand Marshal – Jay Grymes, WAFB Chief Meteorologist
  • Kenilworth Resident of the Year – Dr. James & Joan Wharton, long-time KCA Resident

The 2019 parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd.  It lasts about an hour and rolls as long as weather permits.  The route begins and ends at Kenilworth Science & Technology School on Boone Drive.

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

Kick off your 4th of July weekend next Wednesday at Superior Grill Highland for the #KenilworthIndependence Day parade!
Happy hour is from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. 🍹
The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. 🎺
Our float will pass by the restaurant and throw beads, cups, candy, and parade toys to all guests on the patio!
PLUS, join us afterward outside of the restaurant for a special performance by the 610 Stompers! 😎

 

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular!
Thursday, July 4, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The USS KIDD has been hosting a 4th of July celebration in the downtown Baton Rouge area for over two decades. In that time, it has developed into an incredible family event that celebrates our nation’s freedom. The evening culminates with WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi River sponsored by the USS KIDD! Over the past several years, the KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular has become synonymous with the patriotic activities that attract thousands of families from across Louisiana and the southern United States. According to the Downtown Development District, the Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks Celebration brings in between 75,000 – 100,000 visitors per year. The celebration is made possible in part by the USS KIDD Veterans Museum, WBRZ News 2, the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge, community partners, area sponsors, and volunteers.

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

********East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday safety precautions will be put into place for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations downtown. Events will continue as scheduled, but out of an abundance of caution, due to high river levels, people will not be allowed on the levee after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 beginning where the levee passes underneath I-10 north to North Street. Source: WAFB 

4th Fest
Thursday, July 4th 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

4th of July Festivities in West Baton Rouge! From 4-11pm, featuring music by Parish County Line as well as Foret Tradition, and the best seat for fireworks over the Mississippi! Face painting, kids’ entertainment, food & beverage vendors. Come out for food & fun on the 4th. (No ice chests, please) WestBatonRouge.net/Fourth 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

 

Walker

Independence Day Celebration:
Thursday, July 4, 3 PM – 9 PM

The City of Walker will be celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Sidney Hutchinson Park starting at 3:00. There will be games, inflatables, live music at 5:00, food sold by non-profit organizations and of course FIREWORKS at dark.
Also, be on the lookout for the Dinosaurs.
https://www.facebook.com/thedinosaurexperience/

Donaldsonville Independence Day Fireworks on the River
Wednesday, July 3rd 2:00pm-10:00 pm

Located at Frank Sotile Pavilion. Vendors open at 4. Fireworks at 9:45. Bring your lawn chairs! No ice chest.

4th of July

Iberville Parish

July 4th Hometown Celebration
Thursday, July 4 – 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The City’s annual July 4th Hometown Celebration, set Thursday, July 4, includes a fun patriotic boat parade. The parade will still line up on Bayou Plaquemine at the Bayou Road boat landing across from the jail. 

July 4th Hometown Celebration

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Festival – Wednesday, July 3, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Boat Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2 PM – 5 PM

New Roads Presents the 4th of July Boat Parade and Music Festival, July 3 – A Fun-Filled 2 Day Celebration. Enjoy Food, Music & Family On The River!
Featuring
~Kids Activities
~Boat Parade & Awards
~Live Entertainment, Special Guest Taylor Frey

False River 4th of July Boat Parade on July 4th at 2:00PM in Downtown New Roads! Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats reflecting this year’s theme. At 2:00PM, boaters will cruise by the front deck of False River Paddle Club, next to Satterfield’s, to be judged by a panel of voters. Trophies will be handed out around 3:00PM.

New Roads fourth of July

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 5 PM – 8:30 PM at Lawrence Park. 

5:00 – 8:30 Driftwood takes the stage
9:00 Fireworks over the Atchafalaya River
Children’s Activities
Famous Fair Burgers
BBQ Plate Lunches
Soft Drinks & Popsicles
Cold Beer
The Long Allen Bridge (old bridge) will be shut down to traffic at 8:30 to allow pedestrians to walk up the bridge to view the firework show!

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There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s Independence Day! We hope you have a fun, safe and Happy Fourth of July with your families!

*Dates and schedules subject to change. Please confirm with local convention and visitors bureaus before making your trip. Did we miss an event? Please 

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Atomic Burger – Clean Eats in Baton Rouge

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So my husband’s birthday was on Saturday, but because he’s awesome, we began the celebration on Thursday night. We maintain strictly, clean eating habits, but his birthday was a good opportunity to take a little break, while still allowing him to enjoy his favorite activity, eating. After eating at his favorite local breakfast hangout, I decided to take him to Atomic Burger for lunch. It’s a new fast-casual restaurant located on Burbank and Lee. They’ve been open for a few weeks and we’d heard rave reviews about them so we were excited.

Atomic Burger
 

So let’s talk about why this place is a big deal for us. We make every effort to avoid chemical processing in every area of our lives, especially our food. Sure there are lots of restaurants where you can get a hamburger and fries, but we value eateries that take pride in the sourcing and preparation of their menu items. Atomic Burger seems to do just that. Their beef is ground fresh in house, they slice their own potatoes, and their produce is freshly prepared. In addition, they have a variety of options for those with dietary restrictions, and that was the cherry on top.

Atomic Burger

The design of the restaurant has a very retro, yet modern style to it, kind of like the In-and-Out Burger restaurants back home in LA. There were a few guests in line, but we didn’t mind the wait because we could smell the awesomeness as soon as we walked in the door. What really impressed us was the Gluten Free (Products made without wheat, spelt, kamut, farro, durum, bulgar, semolina, barley, rye, and triticale) and Keto Friendly (low-carb/high fat) Cauliflower bun and lettuce wrap options. Our family has very strict dietary guidelines due to my wheat allergy and our son’s eczema that’s triggered by wheat, dairy, and eggs. There aren’t many places where we can all enjoy a full meal without too many substitutions, so we appreciate their consideration of those with alternative dietary needs.

The Cauliflower Bun and Keto options are a nice touch for those with dietary restrictions. They also offer veggie and turkey burgers.

Atomic BurgerWe both ordered the Atomic Burger with grilled onions and Cauliflower bun, and a side of fries to share. Although they do have shakes, our lactose intolerance just couldn’t handle the dairy. However, their shakes aren’t just the usual ice cream in a cup type shakes. They’re actually chilled to order using liquid nitrogen (yep, you read that correctly). I promise you I stood there in a daze, fascinated by the process! One day, I may live on the wild side and try one. But I digress…

By the time we ordered, picked up a few condiments from the bar, and found a table on the enclosed patio, our food was ready. Now before I tell you about the burger, let’s discuss this condiment bar. The hubs and I are both suckers for condiments. (Like seriously! Our fridge contains an ungodly amount of them) So you can just imagine the joy we felt in our hearts when we saw toppings like Roasted Garlic Aioli (our fave), Truffle Mayo, and Sriracha Mayo! We were in condiment heaven! Okay, so back to the burger. The Cauliflower bun was a pleasant alternative to the typical lettuce wrap. It had the texture of a fried egg and didn’t fall apart or get all messy like a lettuce wrap either. I really don’t like the taste of cauliflower, but I honestly couldn’t even tell it was the main ingredient.

Dip the fry! Trust me! The Garlic Aioli is magical!
Atomic Burger

The patties had that signature beefiness that you want on a burger, and it honestly reminded me of In-and-Out burger as well. Especially with the grilled onions. The fries, (drool) were homemade. No one had to tell me they were freshly sliced because I could tell! They had a soft, fleshy potato center and a slight crisp on the outside. Perfect! You just can’t get that flavor or texture from frozen fries. And I must say, the Garlic Aioli made a perfect dip.

Rochelle CalhounAfter finishing the burger, although I was full, I wasn’t “loosen my pants” stuffed, and that was a good thing. The cauliflower bun gave me the satisfaction of a “real” burger without an actual wheat derived bun. I can dig it! While eating burgers and fries are not our typical household meal, it’s great to have options available where we can enjoy a burger made with fresh ingredients instead of all of the heavily processed, chemically altered ones.

Overall, we enjoyed our visit and our food. So much so, that we’re adding it to our list of places to go in Baton Rouge. Have you tried Atomic Burger yet? Let us know your thoughts on Facebook. Until next time…

And be sure to check out our Kids Eat Free guide for a full list of kid-friendly spots, offering Kids Eat Free days and Family Nights!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide 2019 – Baton Rouge Moms

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Give mom a break this year on Mother’s Day — no cooking, no cleanup and definitely no dishes — by taking her out to brunch, lunch or dinner. When it comes to brunch, Baton Rouge has a plethora of delicious eateries to choose from. Here are a few going above and beyond for Mother’s Day! 

Baton Rouge Brunch Guide

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide 

Provisions on Perkins

Provisions Mother's Day Brunch

Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2019 - Baton Rouge Moms

BRQ “Seafood and BBQ Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day at BRQ!
* Complimentary Champagne & Flowers for Mom *
Mother’s Day Menu:
– Spinach Quiche: thick baked spinach quiche with comte cheese + served with a small Brussels kale salad for $17
– Eggs Florentine Benedict: two poached eggs, country ham, English muffin, creamed spinach, Brabant potatoes, + fresh fruit for $18
– Redfish: blackened Louisiana redfish, set atop Brabant potatoes + sauteed spinach, topped with creole hollandaise + jumbo lump crab meat for $32 Make your reservations today: https://bit.ly/2TdAj2L

Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2019 - Baton Rouge Moms White Oak Estate and Gardens Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Sunday, May 12, 2019
11:00 a.m. Seating | 1:30 p.m. Seating
$59.95++ Adults, $19.95++ Children (6-12 years)
(Children 5 and younger eat free)

​Garden Strolls
Indoor and Outdoor Seating Available
Reservations also available by calling 225-751-1882.

Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2019 - Baton Rouge MomsCrowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge Mother’s Day BuffetSeating’s on the hour 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Adults – $28*
Kids (6 – 12) – $14*
Seniors (65+) – $22*
Kids under 6 – Complimentary

For Reservations Call (225) 925-2244
Visit www.crownebaton.com

 

Mother's Day Brunch

Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar
Sunday 10:30am – 2:30pm
Reservations available by calling 225-388-5710

 

Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2019 - Baton Rouge Moms The Gregory and WATERMARK Baton Rouge
Join us for Mother’s Day Brunch. Regular menu available with some of our mom’s favorite specials!Sunday at 10:30 AM – 2 PM
150 Third Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
Reservations available by calling 225 408-1800

 

Mother's Day Brunch

Juban’s Creole Restaurant & Caterer
Treat Mom to a day she deserves starting with Brunch at Juban’s.
Reservations available by calling 225-346-8422 
3739 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

 

 

Mothers day brunch

 Houmas House and Gardens
This Mother’s Day join us for our Annual Mother’s Day Buffet. Seating begins at 11 AM and the last reservation is at 3 PM. Reservations are required by calling 225-473-9380.
Menu Here

 

 
Mothers Day BrunchSullivan’s Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day celebrate Mom with our brunch prix fixe menu featuring Lump Crab Cake Benedict, Roasted Rack of Lamb and selection of our fresh seafood and hand-cut steaks. We’ll be open early, just for Mom.
Reservations available by calling 225 925-1161
 

Mother's Day Brunch

Zea Rotisserie & Bar
All moms who dine with us at Zea on Mother’s Day, May 12 will receive a $10 gift card to Zea to be used on a future visit
as well as a complimentary photo of the family enjoying the day. Opening at 10:30AM Reservations can be made online for our Baton Rouge Zea.

Mother's Day BrunchStab’s Prime Steak and Seafood
Make your Mom’s Day sizzle on Sunday! 
Serving special Mother’s Day Menu as well as Dinner Menu. Open 10-9.
Reservations available by calling 225 361-0797
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mother's day BrunchStinky’s Fish Camp – Baton Rouge
Stinky’s Fish Camp Baton Rouge is located just minutes from Louisiana State University and offer’s the fun, quality, & consistency that you have come to know from our original location in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. $39.95 Adults
$19.99 12 and under. Each Mother will receive a glass of Champagne and a single rose with her buffet brunch!

Provisions on Perkins Baton Rouge – Mother’s Day Giveaway

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We were recently invited to visit Provisions on Perkins to try some of their signature dishes. It was the first visit for many of us and we immediately felt like we had been missing out on a hidden gem. The menu is eclectic, so many wonderful flavor-packed dishes to choose from, from the best in comfort food and lean dishes to fresh, farm to table bites. The menu definitely had something for everyone. The Brussels sprouts are a must try, they were everyone’s favorite! Flavored with bacon, caramelized Vidalia onions, a balsamic glaze, and topped with goat cheese, AMAZING! And the cocktails, if you visit, do yourself a favor and enjoy one of their crafted cocktails. 

Provisions on Perkins

We can say with certainty that the food took us on a bit of a journey, it was an experience!

We’ve partnered with Provisions on Perkins for a Mother’s Day Giveaway!!! One lucky mama will win a $50 Gift Certificate to experience the goodness for herself!!

PROVISIONS 1. (n) a supply of the days necessities, usually food and drink

A healthy amount of obsession, experimentation and love went into creating a whole new kind of restaurant, one that’s never existed before. A little of this and a little of that, but making sure you get your daily provisions.  Provisions on Perkins, something needed every day and of course, brunch on Sundays.

Provisions Baton Rouge

Provisions on Perkins $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

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Location
3535 Perkins Road, Ste 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225.753.4864  

Spring Hours
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Thursday Lunch 11:00 – 2:00 Happy Hour Menu 4:00 – 7:00 Dinner 5:30 – 9:00
Friday – Saturday 11:00 – 10:00
Sunday Brunch 10:00 – 3:00

Top 5 Baton Rouge King Cakes

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King Cake truly is the demise of many New Year’s resolutions, but how can we resist this buttery danish pastry, sweetened with dusted sugar, icing and a plethora of flavored fillings? Not us! Here are the top 5 King Cakes in Baton Rouge according to YOU, Baton Rouge moms! Enjoy this trail of delicious King Cakes, try them all to decide the best for yourself. 

Top 5 Baton Rouge King Cakes:

Thee Heavenly Donut – Voted BEST KING CAKE by Baton Rouge moms! Home of the BOUDIN king cake and Pecan praline, Banana Foster, Turtle, LA Cajun Mud, Strawberry and famous Fried King Cakes! Owned by a fellow Baton Rouge mom, THEE HEAVENLY Donut’s mission is to offer the freshest (made daily), handmade donuts, kolaches, king cakes, cupcakes and specialty cakes– all year round. Owners Kara and Shane Castille have a passion for great customer service and treating their customers like family. Their products are like no other in the greater Baton Rouge area!
Baton Rouge King Cake

Oak Point Fresh Market – You can stop by both Watson and Central to grab a specialty King Cake!! Baked fresh daily. Flavors include Chantilly, Black Forest, Caramel Apple Heath, Turtle King Cake and more! 

 

Rouses – Rouses king cakes are made with their exclusive gourmet cinnamon dough, iced, and sprinkled with decorative sugars in the carnival colors of purple (for justice), green (for faith), and gold (for power).  

Baton Rouge King Cake

Calandro’s – With over 50 flavors to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect King Cake at Calandro’s! The new flavor for 2019 is an exciting one.  In 2018, Calandro’s started making their own Italian cookies, so of course, they had to infuse a King Cake with Italian Cookie goodness.  So the brand new “Little Italy” Gourmet flavor now has Italian cookie crumbles inside and crumbled on top along with a Fig & Bavarian Creme fill combo that is to die for!

Randazzo’s  – Your source for the original Randazzo family mardi gras king cake. You can get your Baton Rouge Randazzo’s at Carnival Mart off Florida BLVD and at Capital City Crawfish! Every cake is “hand-braided” and baked fresh daily. Their traditional King Cake is cinnamon flavored, colored with Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold, iced with our just made icing and festively decorated with candy non-pariels. Each cake contains a baby. king Cakes are complemented by Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese and Pecan Praline. They pump the filling into the braids of the cake before it is baked.
Randazzos King Cake Baton Rouge
Carnival Mart
8696 Florline Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70815
225-248-9720

Honorable Mention

Ambrosia – There are many options when it comes to The Ambrosia King Cake!  The Traditional King Cake (shown here for an “In-Store Pickup”) has cinnamon and sugar inside of our family secret King Cake dough.  Purchase a “Mardi Gras King Cake Kit” and take your King Cake home for the kids to decorate and have a Mardi Gras Party! 
Best Baton Rouge King Cake

Ralph’s Market -A locally owned business, Ralph’s Market wants the best for our families and yours. That’s why we always offer a large selection of freshhigh-qualityty products that includes many grown right here in Louisiana! We‘d love to serve you at any of our three convenient and friendly locations in Gonzales, at Pelican Point, and on Jones’ Creek in Baton Rouge.

Ralph's Supermarkey King Cake Baton Rouge
Gambino’s – In New Orleans and around the world, Gambino’s Bakery is a household tradition that offers over sixty-five years of experience with delicious baked goods.
Gambino's King-Cake Baton Rouge

Alexander’s Highland Market – Gluten-sensitive? Cutting back on carbs? Trying to follow a keto diet? Along with their regular king cakes, Alexander’s is catering to you this Mardi Gras season!  Alexander’s Highland Market is partnering with Eat Fit BR to provide 100 percent all natural, gluten-friendly, low-carb, keto-friendly king cakes for those whose dietary restrictions prevent them in indulging in the traditional Mardi Gras desserts. The cakes are also soy-free, preservative-free, and have no added sugar.

Baton Rouge King Cake

Be sure to check out our complete Mardi Gras Guide with parade schedule, full list of King Cake locations, Mardi Gras tips for the family and more!
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Guide

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Guide

RaceTrac Breakfast Grab-and-Go for the Whole Family – Everyone Wins!

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Summer break is officially over which means back to school and back to the chaos of rushed mornings and Baton Rouge traffic! For those busy mornings when you need a grab and go option for breakfast, we might have you covered! Our family made a stop at our local RaceTrac to try out their new limited RaceTrac breakfast sandwich made with Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles, in all stores now through November 7. The Eggo breakfast sandwich includes maple syrup, sausage, egg and cheese all stacked together between two classic Eggo Waffles.

We have four growing boys and they love/need a hearty breakfast; they wanted to try this new breakfast sandwich that sounded questionable but kinda yummy. They loved it, honestly, we all enjoyed our grab-and-go breakfasts, there was something for everyone. 

RaceTrac Breakfast

RaceTrac Breakfast

My husband tried the chicken buttermilk biscuit made with Tyson chicken breasts, he gave it two thumbs up, sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients and assembled fresh in-store every day.  My favorite, the ham, egg and cheese croissant as well as the sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, among others, are all cooked throughout the morning and made available in the hot case for a FRESH, easy grab-and-go breakfast all morning long.

RaceTrac Breakfast

My husband is a bit of a coffee snob so I knew the coffee would be the deciding factor on whether our RaceTrac breakfast would be a success… the Guatemalan coffee was on point! Don’t take our word for it though, try it! RaceTrac’s “Crazy Good Coffee” bar offers a variety of blends of fresh brewed coffee, including 100 percent Hazelnut, Regular, Columbian, Guatemalan, Decaf and Dark Roast. RaceTrac’s coffee bar also features cappuccinos, iced coffee, hot teas and hot chocolate.

RaceTrac is stepping the coffee game up in 2018 with new coffee machines that will allow guests to be their own barista by selecting their favorite coffee blend and watching the beans grind right before their eyes into the freshest cup of joe. What the what?!?! 

RaceTrac Breakfast

Have you been in a RaceTrac lately? They’re serving up more than just breakfast; if you’re looking for a healthy refuel, RaceTrac’s sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients every day too. Cut fruit and salads are made and delivered fresh to the stores daily as well. And guests still have a 1-in-3 chance to win more of their favorites like pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and $1 fountain drinks in any size with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program.

RaceTrac is offering families fantastic rewards this summer with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program. There’s a 1-in-3 chance to WIN every time you make a qualifying purchase with the RaceTrac app, now through Labor Day.

Enter to win RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards 

To get in the game, simply download the RaceTrac app, make a qualifying in-store purchase and scan at checkout.

1. Download the New RaceTrac App! When you download the app you will instantly win your first reward, a free hot dog, and a fountain drink.

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

2. Buy a qualifying food or beverage item.

3. Be sure to scan the app at purchase by showing the app barcode at checkout.

4. Happy winning!! You have a 1-in-3 chance of winning!!

For more information on Wintastic Rewards, follow RaceTrac on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit their website RaceTrac.com. 

Wintastic Rewards runs through September 4, 2018

We have partnered with RaceTrac for their Wintastic Rewards campaign. As part of this Program, I received compensation for my time. RaceTrac believes that consumers and influencers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. These policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, and social media engagement recommendations. 

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards: 1 in 3 will WIN!

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This is a sponsored post with RaceTrac. All opinions are our own.

Summer is well underway with the beginning of the new school year on the horizon. Now’s the time to take hold of the summertime you have left and make the most of it. Whether you take a road trip or stick around town for some last-minute summer fun, be sure to include RaceTrac on your adventures! RaceTrac is offering families fantastic rewards this summer with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program. There’s a 1-in-3 chance to WIN every time you make a qualifying purchase with the RaceTrac app! We have 8 RaceTracs in our area, no matter where you are in Baton Rouge, you’re to sure to be near one. 

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

RaceTrac is our go-to when our family of six is in need of a quick on the road snack or to cool off at their Swirl World for ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and Italian Ice. You can’t beat the price, 16 oz. Swirl World frozen treat cups, including toppings, are available for a flat rate of $3 and kids ages 12 and under can take advantage of free kids cups through July. You can customize your frozen treat just how you like it – with up to 40 toppings, the choice of a cup, cake cone or waffle cone and a variety of flavors that you can try alone or swirl for a personalized creation. 

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

If you’re looking for a healthy refuel, no worries, RaceTrac’s sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients every day. Cut fruit and salads are made and delivered fresh to the stores daily as well. Guests have a 1-in-3 chance to win more of their favorites like pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and $1 fountain drinks in any size, now through Labor Day when you scan your ap on qualifying purchases.

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards 

Enter to win RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards 

To get in the game, simply download the RaceTrac app, make a qualifying in-store purchase and scan at checkout.

1. Download the New RaceTrac App! When you download the app you will instantly win your first reward, a free hot dog, and a fountain drink.

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

2. Buy a qualifying food or beverage item.

3. Be sure to scan the app at purchase by showing the app barcode at checkout.

4. Happy winning!! You have a 1-in-3 chance of winning!!

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Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond – Blueberry Farms, Orchards and U-Picks Guide

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Berry picking can be a fun, delicious and educational outing with kids. Nothing compares to picking ones own food and seeing where our food comes from. In Louisiana, the picking season usually starts earlier than other parts of the country, we’re blessed to have a number of options for blueberry picking near Baton Rouge. Berry picking is a great way to get outdoors while supporting our local farms!

We’ve listed a number of fruit picking farms below, while some of these Berry Farms are not close they are within an hour or two and would make a fun day trip with a new city to explore. Time to get some dirt on your hands and fresh fruit in your buckets!

Good to Know Before You Go: Please be sure to call the farm before heading out, so many variables can effect your outing. Berry ripening, Weather, Berry availability, etc.

What to Bring: Prepare for a trip to the farm like you would a day at the park. With very little shade in the berry patches, you’ll want to bring hats and sunscreen. Wear full feet covering shoes, no flip-flops or the sort, those pesky Louisiana ants will get you every time! Bring baby wipes and a change of clothes for the littles, you never know what blueberry shenanigans the kids will get into.

 Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond - Louisiana Blueberry Farms, Orchards and U-Picks GuidePhoto Credit:  Patty Mcgrath @ Blueberry Ridge Orchard

Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond – Blueberry Farms, Orchards and U-Pick Guide

Blueberry Ridge Orchard: The orchard will be open for u-pick beginning on June 3rd, 2016. $1.50/pound. Cash only. Hours are: Sunrise to sunset. Please bring your own containers to carry berries home. We will have belts and milk jugs to pick with. Please leave them when you are finished.
Jackson, LA
Connect: Online | Facebook |(225) 629-5311

Berry Sweet Orchards: the first organic “you-pick” blueberry orchard to be certified by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry as an organic producer under the standards of the National Organic Program (NOP). Since 2015, we follow all NOP standards but are not certified by them anymore. Only NOP certified all-natural fertilizers and soil builders are used on our blueberry crop. No synthetic pesticides or herbicides have been used on or near our blueberries or in the orchard.
5110 Brown Road, Ethel, Louisiana 70730
Connect: Online | Facebook | (225) 683-1001

Hillcrest Blueberry Farm: Hillcrest Blueberry Farm is the largest blueberry farm in all of Louisiana! Located in DeSoto Parish just a mile south of Gloster, we are a family owned farm specializing in fresh fruit sales. We have 139 acres of blueberries and two acres of blackberries.
634 Ferguson Road, Gloster, LA 71030
Connect: Online | Facebook | (318) 617-7497

Blue Harvest Farms: Blue Harvest Farms is the largest U-Pick Blueberry Farm in St. Tammany parish, located on the Covington/Bush border (Waldheim)
78495 HWY 21, Bush, LA 70431
Connect: Online | Facebook | blueharvestfarms@gmail.com

EquiTerra Farm: EquiTerra Farm is a certified organic horse powered farm. We have a goal here on the farm to provide the highest quality food possible to our customers. We believe that a healthy body starts with healthy food. We are currently going through the new LA organic application process; but, we have been organic since we began farming. We provide organic blueberries, figs, blackberries, muscadines, and vegetables. We also have wonderful big brown free-range eggs and free-range broilers.
12798 Muse Lane, Clinton, LA 70722
Connect:  225-683-8406 | pldavidson@aol.com

Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond -Louisiana Blueberry Farms, Orchards and U-Picks Guide

Loblolly Ridge Farm: Located in the northern section of Tangipahoa Parish, Amite, Louisiana. Loblolly Ridge Farm is a U-Pick Blueberry farm. The farm consist of 2 acres of blueberries (approximately 1200 bushes consisting of 6 varieties of hybrid blueberries). Picking starts June 2nd and ends July 2nd, depending on weather conditions.
1000 Andrew Bankston Road, Amite, LA 70422
Connect: Online | (985) 748-6843

Ridemore Ranch and Berry Farm: Ridemore Berry Farm is a U-pick berry farm located near Covington, LA.  We provide a family environment where you can come out and pick ripe berries right off the bush. You can even taste the berries as you pick them to make sure that they are the best you have ever had.
22154 John T Prats Rd, Covington, LA 70435
Connect: Online | Facebook |( 985) 875-1965

Shuqualak Farms: Shuqualak Farms is small and inviting, with six acres of blueberries and four acres of blackberries. Open from early June to mid July, visitors are provided with a 5-quart bucket and strap for collecting their harvest. Berries are packaged in freezer-safe bags and children are given 1-quart take-home buckets.
232 Shuqualak Farms Rd, Frierson, LA
Connect: Online | Facebook | (318) 797-8273

3D Blueberry Farm: Pick Your Own Blueberry Farm: OPENING: Wed. June 1st 2016 Normal hours are 7am–Noon & 4pm-7pm
41031 Highway 1056 Franklinton, LA
Connect: Online | Facebook | (703) 618-3782

Sunhillow Berry Farm: Locally owned and operated. This farm has been in operation since 1993. We operate on the “honor” system. Come on out and pick your own!
33510 Magee-Mahner Rd Pearl River, LA
Connect: Online | Facebook | (985) 867-9737

Lucket Farms Baton RougePhotocred: LucketFarms

Lucket Farms: Not berries but we thought you all would enjoy learning about this amazing local farm too.  Luckett Farms is located in Central and Pride Louisiana. They are a local Family Farm working 7 days a week to provide customers in the Greater Baton Rouge area with local, quality, home grown produce for affordable pricing. They currently sell produce direct to the consumer either through our CSA Program or seasonally at the Red Stick Farmer’s Market and at a stand at their home n Central. They are passionate about teaching others how to grow, harvest, and cook healthy foods! This is one of the reasons that Derek, the owner, went back to school to study Horticulture at LSU.
Denhan rd. 1 mile from Greenwell springs. They have signs in the yard.
Connect: Online | Facebook | (225) 939-2998

 Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond - Blueberry Farms, Orchards and U-Picks Guide

Caring for Berries

Store unwashed berries in containers or gallon-sized zip-top bags layered with paper towels. Refrigerated berries will last about two days. Frozen blueberries can last from season to season or beyond, do not wash berries for the freezer THEY MUST BE DRY BEFORE FREEZING, you can wash before use. Serve at room temperature after washing with a spray of cool water. Whole berries can be frozen in zip-top freezer bags for jams, smoothies, and homemade ice cream. Add berries to cereal, smoothies, or snacks straight from the refrigerator or freezer. Berries are fat-free, low in calories, and have fiber, vitamin C, and disease- fighting antioxidants.

Lastly, be sure to check out our list of 30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond to fill the summer with fun, local adventures! #BRMSummerBucketList

Simple Steps To Pamper Mom This Mother’s Day – Holly Clegg

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What do you get your mom for Mother’s Day when she deserves the world but you can’t quite afford that? Moms do everything for us since the day we are born and they only get one day a year to be really recognized for that. And on that one-day, they are still the ones who usually end up planning whatever event you do that day! I usually make our favorite make-ahead easy brunch casserole from KITCHEN 101 and serve with Cheese Grits but this year I have a different plan!

Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, I have decided to pamper my mom like the Queen she is, follow these simple steps so that you can too.  After you get home from your Mother’s Day brunch, party, or cookout it’s time for your mom to relax. Waiting for her in the refrigerator will be delicious Chocolate Truffles dipped in White Chocolate from Too Hot In the Kitchen along with an Avocado Carrot Cream Mask. Both are homemade by you with all of the love in the world.  And, there’s even a Chocolate Mask too-the ultimate pampering chocoholic favorite!

Mother’s Day

The Chocolate Truffles are extremely easy to make and contain only 3 ingredients. The best part is that you don’t have to tell your mom that. Let her think that you slaved over the stove all day to make her these authentic French truffles because you love her that much.

Although the truffles are very impressive, the most impressive part of the gift will be the facemask. This Avocado Carrot Cream mask is a really “good-for-you” facemask to pamper your mom with. The avocados are rich in vitamin E, which creates the best moisturizer, while the carrots (high in beta-carotene and antioxidants) help to reduce dry, flaky skin. Why go out and buy a facemask when you can make one and know exactly what is in it? This facemask can provide some good quality time between you and your mom, as well as an amazing refreshing feeling when she takes it off.

Both of these recipes can be stored and enjoyed by your mom all week long. The final step to your perfect Mother’s Day present is to buy “Too Hot in the Kitchen.” This cookbook contains more fun, simple spa recipes as well as many more fun and sassy recipes like these to keep your mom’s Mother’s Day going all year long.

Two of my favorite DIY skincare masks!

Simple Steps To Pamper Mom This Mother’s Day

Avocado Carrot Cream Mask from Too Hot in the Kitchen

A really good-for-you mask with avocados rich in Vitamin E (naturally rich moisturizer), carrots (high in beta-carotene and antioxidants-reduces dry, flaky skin) so these ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.  Leaves you glowing!  Makes a lot!

1 avocado, mashed
1 carrot, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten (unclog pores)
3 tablespoons honey (tightens skin)

In bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth.  Spread gently over face and neck 10-15 minutes.  Rinse with cool water and follow with toner.

Mother’s Day

Chocolate Mask from Too Hot in the Kitchen

Everyone wanted to eat this mask it smelled so good but then it made you look and feel good too! Especially good for dry skin.

1 tablespoon cocoa powder     
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon heavy cream        
1 teaspoon oatmeal 1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Mix all ingredients in a blender and smooth onto face. Leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.

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