This Baton Rouge native is married to Sebastian Partesotti, and they’ve made New Orleans home with their two girls, Sofia (9), and Elsa (6).

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

READ

I love going to Latter Library with the girls. Since quarantine, we’ve used their contactless book reserve and pickup, and their free Libby app to put audiobooks on hold. I play the books when I’m cleaning or driving.

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave.

FUN

Our family’s special routine during social distancing was starting each day by biking to the Loyola campus, which is small and contained, so safe. It was a great way to energize.

Baking was huge for us during lock down. Sofia even made from-scratch bagels!

EATS

Our favorite spot is La Mansion Mexican restaurant in the Riverbend neighborhood. Their Enchiladas Suizas have the perfect spice ratio and their jalapeno margaritas are out of this world.

La Mansion, 724 Dublin St.

SHOP

I really like the Hong Kong Market on the West Bank. It’s such a hidden gem with awesome groceries! I make a vegan mushroom dish at home because I can find a dozen types of mushrooms there.

Hong Kong Market, 925 Behrman Hwy., Gretna

MOVE

Hour Blast’s inventive exercises are a great way to burn tons of calories and no two workouts are the same. Another local fave is Fit Therapy, with owner Emile’s special machines for great butt workouts!

Hour Blast Downtown, 821 Baronne St.

Fit Therapy, 3138 Magazine St.