The Bayou Belle

From my family to yours…..Wishing you all the Merriest Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous 2026! If you’re in need of a last minute gift, I’ve got a few extra sets of these adorable, paint-your- own nativity scene Sugar Cookie gift sets left from a custom order…. So much fun at the 2025 Monroe Garden Club Martini Mingle….. if you missed out, don’t forget to buy your ticket at the plant auction in the spring! 😎🙋🏼‍♀️👏❤️A BIG Thank you to Alan Futch @thedeanofflowers For the stellar design lessons and your snazzy attire was 🔥 Had a fabulous and festive time at the Monroe Garden Study League Christmas party at the new Biedenharn Event Center on Riverside Drive in Monroe. Food, fun and friendship in a stunning setting! Now available for event rentals! 🎄🧑‍🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year to view the spectacular holiday decor at the iconic jewel of Monroe…. The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens. Decorated throughout by the dedicated members of the Monroe Garden Study League each year, it is not to be missed! @mgslmonroe Dreaming of a pink Christmas? Check out these amazing personalized, needlepoint stockings from Amazon. If you missed out on ordering the “designer version,” here’s your chance to get the look for less. Thankful, grateful, blessed…. happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Such a fabulous night celebrating my nephew @graysonjones and @brittanymills11 engagement! They skies cleared just in time for all the festivities! Just wish I took more family pictures!! Today is the last chance to check out these amazing florals, botanical arts, horticulture, photography, and educational exhibits at the Gardens of Somerset. This MGSL Flower Show event only happens every three years, so don’t miss out! So worth it!

Tag: Cookies

  • Cookie of the Week

    Lemon Lavender White Chocolate Cookies

    So good!

    Every week brings a new reason to bake… At least that is my story and I am sticking to it. There are always people, places, and things in need of some freshly baked deliciousness. Portable hospitality is my jam… I love seeing the happy look on people’s faces when you show up with a goodie for them (unless, of course, they are watching what they eat..).

    With the temperatures sky, high outside in this Louisiana humidity, I thought a cool, refreshing treat would include something with a tangy, fresh lemon zest. This week’s recipe is reminiscent of the south of France with its lemon – lavender combination. With just a hint of lavender, the intensity can be adjusted to your taste, adding more or admitting it all together. It adds a really unique flavor, so I highly recommend it.

    Culinary Lavender & Pure Lemon Extract

    The ingredients were not available where I live, but Amazon… They shipped them right to my door. Here’s the link for the products I used and they turned out so delicious.

    Amazon favorites

    Amazon Essentials:

    Neilsen Massey Pure Lemon Extract : https://a.co/d/9GTETTt

    Culinary Lavender: https://a.co/d/dFHcKhY

    Lemon Zester/ Microplane: https://a.co/d/j3M85je

    Wrapping the cookies is almost as fun as eating them…hmmmm, maybe.

    Amazon links for packaging:

    Brown Kraft Boxes: https://a.co/d/37c3Ohv

    Moss Green Ribbon: https://a.co/d/3Tff8zS

    Green Gingham Waxed Deli Paper: https://a.co/d/32x3FsE

    And if that was not AMAZING enough…

    How about the adorable gift tags??🍋

    Join me over at The Bayou Belle on Instagram and see my link in bio for details on downloading a free copy of this cute tag!

    I hope you have a wonderful last bit of summer and take a shot at making these delicious cool treats.

    Thanks for joining me here!

    Warmly,

    Allison

    The Bayou Belle