After the revelry of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Catholic tradition of Lent: a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting. This year, Lent will last from February 22 to April 6. Cajun country has many Catholic roots and traditions, so many Cajuns...
There’s no better time to be in South Louisiana than Mardi Gras season! Kicking off in early January and lasting through Fat Tuesday (the last day before Lent), Mardi Gras is filled with merrymaking, parades, beads and costumes. For most of us however; the star of...
After the holidays and celebrations are over, many people treat the New Year as an opportunity to refocus their goals and start a new diet. Cajun food is a fantastic decadent food that can fit right into the holidays, but when carefully selected and enjoyed in...
Joyeux Noël—It’s that time of year again! Twinkling lights, smiling families and (most importantly) the smell of all that delicious holiday food coming from the kitchen. Cajun food is a great fit for the holiday season—mostly thanks to the sense of love and care...
We’ve got another Cajun recipe for you to warm your winter months, and it’s another classic Acadiana staple! The recipe for this savory southern icon was submitted by local chef Jesse Rider. It’s usually served over rice, but it’s also right at home on some french...
