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Pears al Vino Bianco

Serves 6 Ingredients:• 6 Bosc or Anjou pears (not overripe)• 1 ½ cups dry white wine• ½ cup water• ¾ cup sugar• 2 strips lemon zest, about 2 inches long• 1 vanilla bean Directions: With a demitasse spoon or melon baller, working from the bottom of the pears, scoop out the core and seeds.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 AARP Chapter 3926 of St Bernard had a guest speaker from 'Family Violence of St Bernard' formerly St Bernard Battered Women. We welcomed guest speaker Angel Melerine to tell everyone about their organization and all the work they do in our parish. A $300 donation was presented by President Leona Galley to Angel Melerine.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 AARP Chapter 3926 of St Bernard had a guest speaker from 'Family Violence of St Bernard' formerly St Bernard Battered Women. We welcomed guest speaker Angel Melerine to tell everyone about their organization and all the work they do in our parish. A $300 donation was presented by President Leona Galley to Angel Melerine.

AARP Chapter 3926 Donates $300 to Local Family Violence Group

On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 AARP Chapter 3926 of St Bernard had a guest speaker from "Family Violence of St Bernard" formerly StBernard Battered Women. We welcomed guest speaker Angel Melerine to tell everyone about their organization and all the work they do in our parish.
Artichoke Casserole

Artichoke Casserole

Artichoke Casserole

Ingredients:• 1 cup cubed ham or chicken or 1 pint Oysters, plump and drained• 4 small artichokes, boiled, leaves scraped and hearts chopped• 1 medium onion• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley• 4 tablespoons, chopped celery• 2 tablespoons flour• 1 large can sliced mushrooms and juice• 3 chicken bouillon...
Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.

Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.

Arlene Meraux Teacher’s Donation Comes Full Circle with 2nd Grade Swim Program

It was a special moment at the Chalmette High School Natatorium recently when 2nd grade teacher Paige Tortorich and her students from Arlene Meraux Elementary completed their swim lessons using brand new life jackets that Tortorich herself helped provide.

Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Serves 4 Ingredients:• 2/3 cup Canadian wild rice• ½ teaspoon salt• 3 cups water• ¼ cup chopped onion• 1 cup freshly sliced mushrooms• 2 tablespoons butter• 1 tablespoon flour• 1 cup of beef or chicken stock• ½ teaspoon salt• 1/8 teaspoon pepper• ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds Directions• Follow...
St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

Parish pride will be on full display whenMichaeC.Ginart,Jrand Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine are honored by the St. Bernard Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) at its 64th Man and Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 22 at the Fred Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette.