Tammi Jones TanakaMar 27, 20212 minEaster with Athena PerosAthena's home is a feast for the senses. There's the eclectic artwork and family photos, the vintage books, the fun little tchotchke's...
Tammi Jones TanakaFeb 16, 20212 minMardi Gras Memories with Donna DuplantierDonna Duplantier is a proud New Orleans native. The gifted actress has appeared in countless television episodes, plays, and commercials...
Tammi Jones TanakaFeb 10, 20213 minBaby Dee Dee's Virtual 1980's Valentine Sip & See It's a Girl! I was overjoyed when my close friend Brianna "Bri" Madison called to tell me she was expecting a baby girl. We met in 2016...
Tammi Jones TanakaDec 31, 20202 minGrandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The StoryEvery New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo. At 96 years old, Val is a beautiful,...
Tammi Jones TanakaDec 29, 20202 minHome for the HolidaysMy five-year-old son MJ wants to take over my husband Michael’s contracting business and “build houses like Daddy” when he grows up. In...
Tammi Jones TanakaNov 23, 20201 minHoliday Recipes: Thanksgiving & Christmas MenuIt’s November 2020, and the holiday season is in full swing! Every aspect of life has been different in the midst of a pandemic, and the...
Tammi Jones TanakaNov 16, 20203 minRites of Passage: Shichi-Go-San 2020As the wife and mom of a multicultural family, I enjoy finding creative ways to teach my five-year-old son about his African-American and...
Tammi Jones TanakaOct 13, 20202 minQuarantine HalloweenIt's Halloween Season! It's a time for pumpkins, ghouls, goblins, and scary good fun. This year is a little different, as many children...
Tammi Jones TanakaMay 8, 20202 minMom's Quiche Lorraine: The StoryMother’s Day is around the corner, so of course I’ll share one of my mother’s recipes. My favorite is her Quiche Lorraine. CLICK HERE FOR...
Tammi Jones TanakaApr 10, 20203 minEaster Recipes & StoriesEASTER This is a special time of year for many as we prepare to celebrate Easter, Passover, or the beautiful transition to Springtime....