Archive for May, 2010
Posted May 2010
There are currently over 125 dentists in the Central Louisiana area, and each of them usually staffs between two and five dental assistants. A dental assistant is the person working in the chair alongside the dentist during the examination and treatment of each patient. To help fill the need for well-trained dental assistants in our [...]
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Posted May 2010
Doctors’ offices around the world have been using lasers to treat rosacea since the 1980’s, but many of the original laser devices used for rosacea treatments ran a high risk of scarring and were not recommended for patients of certain skin types. Cutera’s Laser Genesis is approved for the use of laser therapy for a [...]
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Posted May 2010
The Protective Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) has been serving Central Louisiana for over 25 years as a registered non-profit organization fighting to prevent animal abuse/neglect, as well as animal overpopulation. P.A.W.S. provides several worthwhile services to the community, including a spay/neuter discount program, which makes spay/neuter more affordable for low income households. This program is [...]
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Posted May 2010
Fajita Shrimp 1 Lb. Medium Shrimp (Peeled & De-veined) 1 Green Bell Pepper (Sliced) 1 Purple Onion (Sliced) 4 Pods Garlic (Chopped) 2 Ripe Avocados (Diced) 4 Roma Tomatoes (Diced) 1 Cup Sour Cream 2 Limes (Juiced) 2 Tbs. Olive Oil 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning 1 tsp. Cajun/Creole Seasoning In hot skillet, sauté shrimp in [...]
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Posted May 2010
I was in Kroger’s the other day, and after I yanked a grocery cart from the hungry jaws of buggy land, I rolled it to the aisle, turned around to pick up a can of coffee, turned back around and discovered a strange woman standing next to my buggy with her purse in it. “Oh,” [...]
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Posted May 2010
May is National Foster Care Month. Every state in our country has children in foster care. They belong to all of us. Now is the time to show we care. Nationwide, there are 463,000 children in foster care. In the Alexandria Region alone, there is a critical need for certified foster families, where there are [...]
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Posted May 2010
Kent House programs and events for spring are now history. School groups will continue to visit through the end of May, but of the most part, they also are through for the year. Open hearth cooking demonstrations have ended and will begin again in October. The narcissus and azaleas have given way to roses, magnolias [...]
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Posted May 2010
The 10th Annual Men Who Cook & Men Who Mix fundraising event for River Oaks Square Arts Center will be held Saturday, May 15th on the grounds at River Oaks. Always a huge hit with both fans and participants alike, Men Who Mix brings together chefs and master mixologists representing local businesses, restaurants, civic organizations [...]
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Posted May 2010
The flank steak is the traditional cut used for London Broil. It is long, thin, and full of tough connective tissue. It is usually marinated before being grilled whole. Because it is tough, you usually slice it thinly on a diagonal across the grain to sever the tough fibers and make the flavorful steak chewable. [...]
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Posted May 2010
El Set Tequila is produced by El Viejito by the third generation of the Nunez family and was established in 1937. The Distillery is located on 35 acres with a private spring water lake in Atotonlco, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico. This is the distillery that produces the world famous Patron Tequila. The spring water, red [...]
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