Celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez gives to New Orleans students

"About 20 culinary students at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts stepped Tuesday into the world of celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez, who showed them how to make his flavor-filled version of shrimp and grits. He interspersed his demonstration with cooking tips and encouragement to stay in school, find a mentor and develop a signature cooking style."

Click here for more on Sanchez, one of the judges on 'Chopped.'

Selling Evolution: All Things Examined

"After 150 years of scientific 'evidence,' decades of inculcation in public education, and a raft of books, like The Dragons of Eden, The Selfish Gene, and The Blind Watchmaker, only 16 percent of Americans believe that humans developed from an unsupervised process of variation and natural selection. Belief that God had some part in the process has held steady over the last 30 years, at around 80 percent."

Read more about how people view evolution here.

A Studio in the Woods in Algiers inspires filmmaker

"Artists often look to nature for inspiration. In Lower Coast Algiers last month, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rebecca Snedeker met her muse at A Studio in the Woods, an artists' retreat hidden within a forest preserve at the far end of River Road."

Learn more about this off-the-beaten-track retreat here.

Miniburgers can create a taste for healthy salmon

"For a smart baby, eat more fish.

Although fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, in recent years the government has warned pregnant women to restrict their intake to avoid exposure to high levels of mercury.

But researchers at the Harvard School of Medicine have found a diet high in omega-3 may outweigh the risks posed by environmental pollution."

Get more information and the recipe here.

Sweet tips for stocking a candy buffet

"Candy and dessert buffets at weddings, showers, and other gatherings are just one of the ways to show your guests gratitude in one of the sweetest way possible. However with all the costs and efforts involved -- color-coded candy, tongs and scoops, and apothecary jars of all sizes, oh my! -- attempting a DIY version of a table can be intimidating. But never fear -- we asked area party and event planners for their tips on how to make a cost-effective candy buffet that doesn't skimp on WOW factor!"

Click here for some expert advice on a sweet subject.

New Orleanian cycles in Pablove Across America to raise money for childhood cancer research

"On Saturday, Wes McWhorter will leave Nashville and head for New Orleans -- on his bicycle. For a week, McWhorter and other determined cyclists will pedal an average of 75 miles a day. They will also take photos, make videos, write blogs, tweet, raise money and visit children’s hospitals along the way. He can hardly wait."

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Fighting for Family Dinners: It's Good for Your Kids!

"Would you do anything -- anything -- to protect your children from harm? Then get cooking.

I believe there is something moms and dads, aunts and uncles, grandmothers and grandfathers can do and start doing it tonight — that’s right — tonight — to make a real difference in the lives of our young people. It’s time to reclaim the family dinner."

Read more on this important family event here.