Jan Risher is a Features Editor at NOLA.com. With over 20 years of experience writing a weekly column focused on Acadiana, she explores a diverse range of topics including food and beverages, personal finance, culture, and travel. Jan's work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Marietta Daily Journal, Calhoun Times, and The Advocate.
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Jan Risher's coverage suggests a focus on local lifestyle and cultural topics, particularly related to Louisiana. She frequently contributes articles about house & home, family & relationships, and entertainment news with an emphasis on events, how-to guides, and announcements.
To effectively engage with Jan Risher for potential contributions or collaborations, consider offering content ideas aligned with her established themes. Topics related to Louisiana culture, cooking (especially with a local flair), family dynamics within the regional context of Louisiana life would likely resonate well.
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Madeline Ellis, founder of Mimosa Handcrafted, shapes a bracelet that was cast earlier in the morning of Jan. 8, 2025 in Baton Rouge.
By: Jan Risher
When Madeline Ellis invited me to spend a morning with her casting Mimosa Handcrafted jewelry, I jumped at the opportunity. I thought I had an idea of what to expect.
By: Jan Risher
When Madeline Ellis invited me to spend a morning with her casting Mimosa Handcrafted jewelry, I jumped at the opportunity. I thought I had an idea of what to expect.
By: Jan Risher
"Good luck making the meatballs. My sister and I had to watch her for years," DeEtte Montalbano tells Jan Risher.
By: Jan Risher
Turns out, the notion that it takes 21 days to form a habit is a myth, according to "The British Journal of General Practice."
By: Jan Risher
I am not a Louisianian who transforms my Christmas tree into a Mardi Gras tree. I'm happy for those who enjoy it, but I adore the clean space that January offers — in my home and in my head.
By: Jan Risher
My daughters have a their own distinct personalities. If you created a Venn diagram of the three of us — focused on our personality traits and interests — the overlapping
With plenty of notice for today's wintry conditions, chances are high that gumbo pots are on standby and the rest of the ingredients are on the ready in many kitchens
By: Jan Risher
My daughters have a their own distinct personalities. If you created a Venn diagram of the three of us — focused on our personality traits and interests — the overlapping section would be minuscule.
By: Jan Risher
What's your spiciness tolerance for salsa?
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