Summer Recipes: Shrimp and Tortellini Salad with Sauce Ravigote

Summer Seafood Salad: Shrimp and Tortellini Salad with Ravigote

What visitor to New Orleans would leave without having tried a seafood dish like a gumbo or remoulade, or any number of innovative seafood dishes prepared every night by the city’s growing number of creative restaurants? Situated on the Gulf Coast, seafood has always played a major role in New Orleans cuisine. Chef Gisele Perez, a New Orleans native who loves to showcase the delicacies of her home town, shares this favorite warm weather salad that brings together the best of New Orleans food.

Classic Summer Beach Games to Play With the Kids

Beach Fun - family fun at the beach

Summer Beach Fun: Family Fun at the Beach

A trip to the beach might be all about the sun and surf in theory, but that’s just not always the case when there are little ones in tow. Kids’ shorter attention spans make diversions necessary, even when they’re surrounded by the wonder of the crashing waves and acres of pristine sand. Instead of tossing out a pail and shovel for everyone to squabble over while you read a book, why not indulge in some classic beach fun with these games for a bit of quality time with your brood over summer vacation?