Debra C. Argen

If you have been to New Orleans, listening to Mitch Woods’ latest album, Mitch Woods – A Night in New Orleans Live & Solo at Snug Harbor, released on the MoMojo Records label, is like taking a fantastic trip down memory lane. If you have never experienced New Orleans, Mitch’s colorful descriptions of the music, the people, and the places, will have you planning a trip to take you there. The release hits the street on September 4, 2026, and …

With the height of summer travel upon us, and impending holiday travel just around the corner, keeping track of your luggage is a breeze with the Knog – Scout Travel – Smart Luggage Tag, Finder & Alarm that works with Apple Phones via the Knog App. When so many pieces of luggage look alike these days, knowing the whereabouts of your luggage is critical, as nothing is worse than arriving at your destination without your luggage. Safe and happy travels! …

I love oysters now, however that was not always the case. My palate has changed and evolved over the years as I came to learn about and appreciate these shelled jewels of the sea. Whether you are a seasoned oyster shucker or do not know the difference between a Belon, Beau Soleil, Wellfleet, Kumamoto or a Blue Point, Oyster Society Adventures with the Shellfishly Motivated by Virginia Shaffer  published by Islandport Press will provide an insightful view on the history …

The saying is, beauty is only skin deep, however, to keep your skin healthy you need to take care of it. You need to treat it with love, and while visiting Spas are always lovely, most of us do not have the time to visit as often as we would like and look for Spa products to use at home between visits. I am always looking for new “discoveries” that give spa-like results from products used at home and was …

If you love cocktails, you are going to love the latest cookbook in the series from Jennifer Newens, Thursday Night Tiki Lounge: 52 Drinks That Bring The Tropics Home, which is a stunning handbook that will have you shaking, stirring, and making cocktails with the ease of a professional. Tiki cocktails are more than just the combination of delicious ingredients; they are also about the art and styling that make them so memorable, as well as the Tiki cocktail culture. …

With everything retro and vintage coming back into fashion, the cookbook Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist by Bobby Hicks published by The Countryman Press, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. hits all the right notes and is available at bookstores on June 2, 2026. The 240-page cookbook has great retro recipes (and even better stories about them) that will take you from Starters, Greens & Things, all the way through to Essentials, Extras & Everyday …

Rick Vito – Slidemaster, released on the MoMojo Records label, hits the streets on April 3, 2026, and is an all-instrumental album that works its magic at showcasing a true genius and slide guitar master. Twelve tracks, seven by Rick Vito, with other tracks by Peter Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Hughes, and Albert Hay Malotte, make this release a standout that slide guitar fans will want to add to their collections. Bravo! Rick Vito – Slidemaster: Vegas Jump, Steal Away, …

If you love chocolate, and love to bake, Chocolate Baking – The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts and Pastries by Edd Kimber published by Quadrille and launching on March 10, 2026, will appeal to bakers and chocoholics. Edd Kimber’s recipes are inspired and easy to follow with stunning photography by Matthew Hague, and as a dedicated baker, I cannot wait to make all of the recipes in this gorgeous 255-page book. Why not bake something special and create lasting …

After an exceptionally long, and seemingly endless winter, I am so looking forward to Spring and enjoying my gardens bursting with colorful blooms. As I looked out my windows and still saw snowdrifts on my lawn and my gardens sleeping under fluffy white blankets, I was in desperate need of garden therapy, which I found in the book, Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden – Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season by Jacqueline van der Kloet, …

As someone who has light eyes, I wear sunglasses everyday whether it is sunny, cloudy, or gray out, year-round, to protect my eyes. Edward and I just returned from the gorgeous beach of Praia de Itamambuca in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where beach wear is an art form, and I fell in love with wearing the stunning sunglasses from Tony Brown Design – “Revolutionizing the Way You See The World”. Whether at the beach or in town, I …