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Posts from April 2020

New Orleans Quarantine Cocktail Recipes

Published on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM

You don’t need to leave your house to indulge in a delicious cocktail from a NOLA bartender.

Categories:
Drink,
Coronavirus

Where to Get Locally-Made Hand Sanitizer

Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Support local breweries and distilleries in their effort to create homemade hand sanitizers.

Categories:
Coronavirus,
Shopping

Books that will bring you back to New Orleans

Published on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 3:00 AM

See our list of books - both old and new - that will take you back to New Orleans

Categories:
Coronavirus

Virtual New Orleans Workout Classes

Published on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Yoga, cardio, twerking, and more - livestream a workout from one of these New Orleans studios and fitness groups.

Mosquito Supper Club’s Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Published on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Experience all the deliciousness of a Cajun shrimp boil at home courtesy of Melissa Martin, who shares her recipe from her debut cookbook Mosquito Supper Club.

Categories:
Eat,
Coronavirus

New Orleans Boredom Busters for Kids

Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Schools and museums are closed, but the learning can continue at home with these local New Orleans resources.

Stream these Jazz Fest Artists at Home

Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 9:00 PM

The weekends of April 23-26 and April 30 to May 3 would’ve been the 51st annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Here’s how we’re celebrating the music from home.

Categories:
Festivals,
Music

BBQ Oysters with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Published on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM

The BBQ Oysters from Red Fish Grill are a French Quarter Fest staple. Here’s how to make the dish at home.

Categories:
Eat,
Coronavirus

GW Fins Fish Tacos

Published on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Get in on the secret behind the sauce in GW Fins Fish Taco recipe, a favorite at French Quarter Festival.

Categories:
Eat,
Coronavirus

Where to Donate and Volunteer due to COVID-19

Published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11:00 PM

A number of organizations have shifted or been birthed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re dependent on the help of the community. Whether you donate supplies, time,...

Categories:
Coronavirus

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