Cooking: Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything
I taught graphic design to high school students for years. In that class, I teach that you judge a book […]
Nerdy Lifestyle: Everyday Life Through a Nerdy Lens
Nerdy life doesn’t start at the theme parks or the convention center — it’s what happens in between.
This is where we share the everyday moments that shape our fandom‑filled life as a Louisiana family of two teachers and one endlessly curious kid. From nerdy parenting wins and classroom creativity to local New Orleans stories, music, pop culture, and the hobbies that fill our home, this pillar captures how fandom shows up in real life.
In Nerdy Lifestyle, you’ll find:
- Nerdy parenting stories and lessons learned at home
- Teaching adventures that bring creativity and fandom into the classroom
- New Orleans stories with a nerdy or pop‑culture twist
- Music, media, and pop culture that inspire us beyond the screen
- Travel tips and life lessons that support our Disney and convention experiences
This is the connective tissue of our site — the life that supports our Disney adventures and convention coverage, and the place where being nerdy is simply part of who we are.
Challenging: New Year’s
It’s too easy to break my resolve. I’m weak willed. Therefore, I have resolved to call my resolutions challenges. It
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Cooking: Chicken with Tarragon Cream
One of the challenges I set out for myself this New Year is to cook at home more. I have
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Eating: El Paso on the Bayou
Growing up in the Lockport area, we didn’t have many ethnic restaurants. Well, we had Cajun restaurants but we just
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Reviewing: Kurt’s Year in Review
A couple of highlights from this past year: Best Festival: Hogs for the Cause. Great food, better cause. I splurged
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Festing: TribeCon 2011
On the eve of last year’s Voodoo Fest, I attend TribeCon at the festival site. TribeCon is the official interactive
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The Menu for the Captain’s Lady Cafe
My mom decided that running a food truck was more fun than having a brick and mortar store, so this menu
Rambling: March Madness
A couple of highlights on the calendar for March. March 7: Gambit Food Revue. Cristina and I will be attending
Cooking: Stuffed Shells
Cristina is a first generation Italian-American. I’ve been to Italy. Cristina has asked me to make stuffed shells for her