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Maggie Heyn Richardson

Maggie Heyn Richardson

"225" Features Writer Maggie Heyn Richardson is an award-winning journalist and the author of "Hungry for Louisiana, An Omnivore’s Journey." A firm believer in the magical power of food, she’s famous for asking total strangers what they’re having for dinner.

Posts by this author:

Spatula Diaries: Plain or fancy? – classic Southern salads

Farm to office – Hospital teams with farmer to bring local produce to employees

Crepes at home – With tips from local chef Kevin Black

For the tailgate – Boudin balls with spicy Mayhaw dipping sauce

An over-the-top menu helps sell the family dinner

Curing breakfast boredom with these sausage-cheese muffins

Tiger pasta – A pasta salad that’s great for lunchboxes and tailgates

The right salt elevates summer’s favorite fruit