As we age, our sense of taste may change, but this loss of zing in some foods might be caused by medicines you’re taking. Drugs can change your sense of taste, and some can also make you feel less hungry.

Saints preserve us; another good restaurant has opened in downtown Shreveport. Parish Taceaux, adjacent to artspace at 708 Texas and almost just across the street from the Robinson Film Center, puts a Louisiana twist on Tex-Mex.

Our growing regional interest in local, healthy foods extends beyond farmers’ markets to schools and childcare centers. These local efforts are taking root in concert with increasing national attention and supportive policy change at the state level.

Glitz and Grits: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum hosted its fundraiser Glitz and Grits to the theme of “Louisiana Saturday Night” on Sept. 26. Guests were entertained by the Bayou Boys and Raku Potter Bruce Odell, who showed guests his unique artwork. Buddy Caldwell also performed as Elvis at the event. Silver Star catered the event, providing food stations throughout the museum.

The State Fair of Louisiana is a “Whole lot’a happy!” this year with carnival rides, midway games, the food, music concerts, livestock exhibits and a rodeo – and these are just a few of the entertaining treats the event has to offer..