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Pack your fishing pole and birding binoculars for this simple beach getaway that offers a chance to escape from it all in the splendor of Louisiana's outdoors. Exploring Grand Isle State Park There’s a solitary strip of road that cuts a path…
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The best way to learn Louisiana’s edible lingo is simply to sit down and start eating. Sometimes it seems like Louisiana speaks its own language in the kitchen. Gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée? These words just don’t come up much in everyday American…
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From "mudbugs" to alligator, these unique Louisiana foods will make for a memorable (and tasty!) meal. It’s time to try something different! You might even come back for seconds. In this guide, we explore these Louisiana food staples where unusual…
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A history and celebration of the drink known as “the green fairy." What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other herbs.…
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Louisiana cocktails like the French 75, La Louisiane and Grasshopper are perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Or just any Tuesday. Pair your meal with a little bit of history. Check out the stories behind these cocktails original to…
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Compared to Louisiana, other states have it easy. Sure, Louisiana is home of the “Big Easy” and the locals are known for our “joie de vivre,” but we are also parents to some of the most precious cuisines in the world. While we may, on occasion,…
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Explore the food and drink traditions surrounding Louisiana cuisine history. When discussing Southern cuisine, Louisiana is at the forefront. You could spend a lifetime exploring our culinary nuances one bite at a time and you still might not ever…
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Louisiana is known for its amazing, traditional dishes. But it’s also worth trying the diverse cuisines that make up the state’s culinary scene and culture. Louisiana is a true melting pot. An influx of immigrants to the state over centuries has…
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Southwest Louisiana is a prime spot for fishing bass and redfish — as well as seeing brown pelicans, egrets and migratory birds. Fishing Southwest Louisiana's legendary wetlands are a watery paradise that beckons fishermen looking to land "the big…
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Louisiana is a state of true foodies. So much so that food trails have popped up in order to display each region's best culinary offerings. There's no better way to eat through the state than by following these food trails that have been curated…