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What is Cracklin? A Cajun Tradition
It’s no secret that pork is prevalent in Cajun cuisine. That’s because pork is, for lack of a better term, extremely practical. We know, it sounds funny to call a cut of meat “practical”, but let us explain! Compared to other livestock, pigs require very little space...
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A Guide to Meat: The 8 Cuts of Beef
When buying, preparing and cooking meat, it can be easy to fall into the same old song and dance. There’s nothing wrong with cooking what’s familiar to you, but knowing the different cuts of meat and what they’re best used for can really kick your cooking into...
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Meat the Team: Dana Cormier
This month we wanted to focus our attention on one of the hardest working members of The Best Stop family: Dana Cormier. If you’ve met Dana, then you don’t need us to tell you that she’s not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the tough jobs done. Dana has been...
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Your Acadiana Hit List: 5 Things to See When Visiting South Louisiana in the Summer
The sun’s out over Cajun country; it’s summertime! While we’re sad to wave goodbye to the milder spring season, we’re more than happy to welcome all the fun and excitement that summer brings (but definitely not the heat)! If you’re considering paying south Louisiana a...
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Mudbug Magic: 3 Unconventional Ways to Boil Your Crawfish
It’s May and, while that doesn’t mean much of a temperature change here in South Louisiana (except for a little bit less rain), in many other parts of the country it means that spring is well on its way and summer is close by. But, what we lack in climate shifts, we...
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The Best Stop’s Best: Spaghetti and Meatballs
A Sunday standard in many a household in South Louisiana, spaghetti and meatballs is a great family meal that is easily adaptable depending on the crowd. And, whether you like it super meaty or more fresh, or if you’re cooking on a budget or looking to go big, this...
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The Tastiest Teacher Appreciation Gifts
If you're a parent, you understand how instrumental teachers are in giving your child a fun, educational, and memorable childhood. At The Best Stop, we want to help you give back to the people who are bringing your kids up right. And look at that—May is just around...
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Your Guide to the Scott Boudin Festival
There are many things to celebrate in April, but here in Cajun Country it means the start of the festival season. From rice and frogs to music and crawfish, South Louisiana’s spring and summer months are filled with fun and music for the entire family. But, there’s...
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Gearing Up for Grilling Season
Spring is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for grilling season. Imagine the fresh scent of smoked sausage, beef brisket and marinated chicken filling the air while friends and family spend time together out in the sun. But, before you start tossing...
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