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Maritime Training Program At SLCC Sees Tremendous Growth In Past 6 Months

South Louisiana Community College has reported a 95% increase in their Maritime Training Program in St. Mary Parish. Nearly 1,000 students have enrolled over the past six months which is a considerable growth in terms of enrollment.

“Under the guidance of SLCC’s Corporate College, our Marine Operations program is now able to focus on what we do best – service the oil and gas industry,” said Captain Carl Moore, assistant dean of the Marine and Petroleum Training Centers in Houma and Morgan City.

Captain Carl Moore also played a vital role in the donation of a replica Cenac Marine Service Barge to South Louisiana Community College, which you can read more about here.

The program provides specialized Coast Guard-approved classroom instruction as well as practical training for students. To read more information on the growth of enrollment, as well as the Maritime training program itself, click here.

Quick and Easy Mini King Cake Recipe

King Cake season is here! That means you can’t go into any grocery store or bakery without seeing these delicious cakes. But what if you decide that you want to adventure out of your own and make your own king cake? Pillsbury has come up with a delicious cinnamon roll, king cake recipe that is quick and easy. In just 40 minutes, you can have your own king cake fresh out of the oven. For serving information and expert tips, you can click here.

Ingredients

1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands! cinnamon rolls with icing
2 tablespoons yellow colored sugar
2 tablespoons purple colored sugar
2 tablespoons green colored sugar

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet
Separate dough into 5 rolls. To make mini king cake, unroll 1 roll into a dough rope; fold rope in half lengthwise. Twist dough in a spiral, and shape into a circle. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to use up rolls, placing 2 inches apart.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Spread icing on warm cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.

Best Way to Recycle Christmas Tree’s While Helping Restore Wetlands

Looking for a way to recycle your Christmas tree that can also assist in restoring our Louisiana coast? Several metro New Orleans cities and Parishes will be collecting the trees in January and taking them to nearby wetlands.

There are a few rules and regulations that are required to be followed. A few of them are listed below:

Only green trees can be recycled
Artificial, flocked or painted trees are not eligible for recycling
Before putting the trees on the curb, make sure to strip off any lights, tinsel, garland, ornaments, tree stands and plastic bags.

For a list of the pickup dates and additional information for parishes and cities that will be collecting the trees, click here.

Best South Louisiana Road Trips to Take

Are you suffering from the post-Holiday boredom blues? If so, then a nice road trip may be in order for you. And lucky for you, we’ve come across this article, which lists 6 of the best day trips you can take all across South Louisiana. Louisiana is full of rich history and we also have the museums to prove it. The Rig Museum, Old Arsenal Museum, and the Voodoo Museum are only a few to name. And if you’re looking for an outside adventure to take, Avery Island is a must see… especially for an afternoon picnic.

So sit back, relax and start making plans for your next South Louisiana road trip today!

Southeastern Louisiana State Wants your Used Christmas Trees

Nola.com has recently stated that “Scientists at the Hammond-based University have used Christmas trees for marsh and wetlands restoration projects in the Manchac area for the past two decades.” Most people have not known that for almost 20 years, the University has collected over 36,000 trees that they use to deploy across the wetlands and marshes in South Louisiana. The trees help dissolve wave action along shorelines while collecting sediment. The article, which can be found here, also states that “the recycled trees provide protection against shoreline erosion and building new land to offset subsidence and sea-level rise as well as being used to create new habitats for plants and animals.”

13 Foods Every Louisianan Craves when they Leave Louisiana

King Cakes, Po’boys, Gumbo.. Oh my! The list of foods that you can only truly enjoy if you’ve had them in Louisiana goes on and on. Onlyinyourstate.com, wrote this article of the top 13 foods you are sure to miss if you’ve had your share of time in the boot. One of our favorites is the one and only shrimp creole, which is why we decided to show you one of the best recipes we’ve found for it below. What food do you crave most from Louisiana?

Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups seafood stock or shrimp stock
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, in thick puree
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish

Directions

Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 35 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 4 more minutes, until they are bright pink and cooked through. Garnish with green onions.