There are few things I love more than cheesecake. It’s the dessert I request on every birthday, my go-to restaurant sweet treat selection, and, in my opinion, the greatest confection to grace this ...

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Sometimes kindness is closer than you think. Nancy has lived next door to Maria in Fresno, California, for nearly three years. "Before this moment, our relationship was mostly neighborly and friendly, ...

The Mardi Gras season officially began on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, and lasts until Fat Tuesday. During this time, the delicacy of king cake is enjoyed. Louisiana residents often eagerly anticipate when ...

It feels like a sin to not have a slice of king cake on Twelfth Night, the first official day of Carnival season. And I knew I’d be traveling to Baton Rouge for work Tuesday and thought it would be a ...

Workplace training invites are dropping in many employees’ inboxes now that the new year is underway. Most employers require staff to complete multiple HR modules annually: training on harassment, ...

When it comes to king cake, there are few hard and fast rules. Louisiana-style king cakes, distinct from the traditional French "galette des rois" (with a flaky puff pastry and sweet almond filling) ...

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CES is where tech brands have a chance to show off their visions for the future. From beautiful TVs to creative laptops, we've seen plenty of exciting hardware already this year. But perhaps the most ...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until ...