My Top Five Most Popular Posts of 2015

This time of year we are inundated with lists: the top this, the best that, the most of one thing, the least of another. I was curious about which posts on my blog were the most popular in 2015. It's an interesting mix. Restaurants seem to do well. Local enthusiast clubs for various hobbies are high on the list, as well as organizations that serve the community. Basically, I think the most popular posts are those that hold a human interest. Or subjects that people are likely to search online for.

So without further ado, here are my Top Five Most Popular Posts of 2015.

5. The Green House Salad Company. It seems if I blog about a new restaurant in town, the post gets quite a few hits. Everyone wants to know about the new place. Fortunately, this place is still going strong.



4. The Lake Charles Beekeepers Club. Lots of buzz about this busy group. (haha). You can read that post here.



3. Heckhaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Director and sole animal tender Suzy Heck is one amazing woman!Read more about her efforts to help wild animals on my blog post or her website.

2. Mustangs in Southwest Louisiana. Car clubs are quite popular in the Lake area. I've written a couple different car club stories for various local magazines. People love their vehicles! And who doesn't love mustangs! My very first car was a red 1976 Mustang Coupe. My post here and the Mustangs of Lake Charles Facebook page here.



1. And here it is; my number one most popular post of 2015. Prime Cuttery! More than cars, more than animals, people love hamburgers! You can read this restaurant review here or visit their website here.



I look forward to many more adventures to share with you in 2016! Happy New Year!

The Green House Salad Company

This dreary cold winter weather is severely curtailing my outdoor adventures. I need indoor adventures. Okay, so, eating is an adventure right? Especially when it’s a place I've never been.

Fortunately for me, there’s a new eatery in Lake Charles called The Green House Salad Company. It’s at 3625 Nelson Rd. in the Scarborough’s plaza. I think it’s my new favorite lunch spot. And maybe a whole lot of other people’s, too. The place has been packed since their opening last month!

Their business is brisk for good reason. They sell terrific salads! Their menu offers a fascinating array of signature salads. Or you can create your own. Just look at all these options!

Their dressings and infused balsamics and olive oils are equally exciting. Their beverages include specialty iced teas, lemonade, cold-pressed juices, and infused water. I had the cucumber mint. Fabulous!

But green doesn't stop at the spinach, romaine, and kale. This establishment also cares about the environment. Their motto is Eat Green . . .Live Green. They reduce waste, recycle, and their to-go boxes are eco-friendly. A restaurant after my own heart.

The staff is courteous and helpful. Everything is clean and new, bright, contemporary, with cool coffee shop-like music playing in the background. I love this place!

Who wants to join me for lunch?!