BLUEBERRY SMASH

Looking for a drink to tickle your tastebuds? This simple blueberry lemon smash is a refreshing springtime staple. This craft cocktail combines bourbon, blueberries, lemon and jam for a drink that will sweeten your Saturdays.

2 tablespoons fresh blueberries Juice from 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons blueberry jam 1 1/2 ounce bourbon 1/2 ounce St. Germain Sparkling water

In a cocktail shaker, muddle blueberries and lemon juice. Add jam, St. Germain, bourbon and fill with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Top with sparkling water. Stir to combine.

BEET & RICOTTA HUMMUS

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 red beet 1 15 1/2 ounce chickpeas 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup ricotta 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Mint leaves, poppy seeds, olive oil DIRECTIONS: Roast beet in foil at 425º for 60 minutes. While beet is roasting, process chickpeas, tahini, ricotta, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and coriander in a food processor. Once beet is cool, use a paper towel to remove skin. Trim root end and cut in pieces before adding it to a food processor. Season with salt and add hummus to a bowl. Top with mint and poppy seeds and drizzle with oil.

The Wossman High School Lady Cats are your 2022 LHSAA Class 3A Champions. The Lady Cats celebrated their first championship season in over 25 years. They were also honored by Dr. Brent Vidrine and other school board members following their championship title. A parade will also be held congratulating the Lady Cats on their winning season.

On March 5th, The Cinderella

Project of The Junior League of

Monroe held their 12th Annual Dress Giveaway where more than fifty high school juniors or seniors selected a prom dress free of charge. The mission of The Cinderella Project is to support local high school girls with resources that may not exist to them otherwise and to instill confidence, self-esteem, and the importance of community service.

The LouisianaTech University

Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program

has been named the fifth “Best Engineering Management Online Master’s Program” in the United States for 2022. The Louisiana Tech College of Engineering and Science program earned the ranking based on the low cost of the degree and the option to complete it online. Students in the program have the option to earn a concentration in one of four focus areas: engineering management, management of technology, construction, or data science. On Monday, March 14, 2022 Curtis Eberts, Executive Director of Ascent Monroe along with his staff hosted a ribbon cutting at the newly renovated office building in Monroe. Staff, friends, community leaders along with the Board of Directors helped celebrate Ascent’s 10 year anniversary with home made pies on National Pi Day. Guests enjoyed touring the newly redesigned office located at 502 North 2nd Street. Ascent is a non-profit organization that offers intensive, individualized care for children and families with complex mental health needs.

The Haberdashery celebrated their one year anniversary on March 17th with special sales and giveaways throughout the day. The Haberdashery is the best place to shop for thoughtfully curated quality cotton fabrics, notions, books, patterns, sewing machines, sergers and so much more! Visit Material Things’ website to view the class calendar for upcoming events.