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Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.

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The creative online ways Baton Rouge arts organizations are still connecting with the community

Baton Rouge events that have been postponed or canceled because of COVID-19

Recipes to help you stock the freezer

Officials are saying it’s not time to start stockpiling your groceries

Baton Rouge BBQ: Local barbecue joints know what we want—a variety of sauce options. Here are a few unique flavors

Jif peanut butter weighs in on the GIF pronunciation debate

For millennials, fancy cookware has become a signifier that you’ve got your act together

How Louisiana’s agricultural festivals continue celebrating in the shadow of climate change