Leslie Settoon's FAVORITE THINGS 5

Wife to Brett and mother to Davis (9) and Flynn (4), Ponchatoula native Leslie Fontenot Settoon finds herself busier than ever since the sale of her development company in February. These days, Leslie enjoys running her Subway restaurant in Covington, serving as Chief Scheduling and Chauffer Officer for her children’s activities, and giving of her time by serving as President of the SJS Home & School Association, Sponsorship chair for the SJS Spring Fair, and President of the Louisiana Strawberry Preserve Society. An alumnus of St. Joseph Catholic School and Ponchatoula High School, Leslie regards her biggest accomplishments (next to her family) to be her reign as Louisiana Strawberry Queen XXXI in 2002 and serving as Chairman of the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival in 2011. While it may seem the agenda is full, fitting in the time for her 5 favorite things never seems to be all that challenging.

Music

Growing up, Leslie was exposed to many different genres and generations of music. She particularly loves listening to music while cooking, getting ready to go somewhere and while driving. She loves when a song brings back a great memory.

Drinks with Friends

- Whether it’s morning coffee or late afternoon cocktails, she loves being with friends. Leslie treasures her daily coffee sessions at Paul’s Cafe as well as less frequent happy hours and wine nights with her closest friends.

Baseball Season

Her oldest son discovered his passion for playing baseball, particularly catcher, a few years ago, and she has loved watching him grow as a teammate and competitor. Sitting in that ballpark chair on a cool Spring evening watching him play is one of her favorite ways to close out the day.

Strawberry Festival

While this favorite thing only comes around once a year, all of the events leading up to the big event are equally as fun and strawberry is in her blood. Leslie served as a festival board member for 10 years before leaving to start her family. Now, she enjoys the festival in a different way. Her husband’s family has ridden in the parade for the last 30+ years, and every year they can’t wait to get their annual fix of all the amazing food only available at the Strawberry Festival.

Her porch

- When the weather is just right, and even when it isn’t, she loves to sit on her screened porch with a glass of wine or in her front porch rockers and watch the day wind down. She may be recapping the day with her husband or catching up with friends, and in rare times, alone. It’s always time well spent, and this is probably her most favorite thing.