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We all say YAY for beignets!! The word beignet (pronounced ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning “to raise.” It is also French for “fritter.” The typical well-known beignets are fried, fluffy pieces of dough, served hot and…
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Celebrate North Louisiana's cultural heritage and enjoy delicious food and family-friendly fun in Zwolle. For more than 40 years, the town of Zwolle has celebrated its Spanish and Native American heritage with the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta, a three-day…
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Explore Natchitoches' quaint culinary scene and get a taste of a local staple - the Natchitoches meat pie! Natchitoches has a charming downtown Historic District and lots of culinary goodness to offer. Check out our roudup of some must-visit…
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In northern Louisiana, Ruston is where sweet peaches are queen and a bustling college town offers delicious dining. Long country roads, pine forests and rural charm await visitors in northern Louisiana. In the middle of it all is Ruston, a college…
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Savor the best of Shreveport and Bossier City's cuisine with these must-try culinary experiences. Shreveport-Bossier is full of local produce, down-home diners, award-winning cosmopolitan restaurants and food-and-wine-centered events that…
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If the pelican weren't on Louisiana's state flag, the crawfish might as well be. It's just that important to the state's identity, economy and cuisine. The little red crustacean is found in Cajun and Creole food throughout Louisiana, cooked every…
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Louisiana is the number one provider of shrimp, oysters, crab, crawfish and even gator in the country. We think that's reason enough to celebrate, and we don't mean five friends and a cake. We're talking street parades, live music and fireworks…
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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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Like white on rice, gumbo and Louisiana are inseparable. Nowhere else in the world will you find Louisiana's signature dish of gumbo prepared as well or served with as much gusto! Join us every October and November for these delicious gumbo…
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Discover the Jambalaya Festival, one of Louisiana’s oldest festivals, located in the Jambalaya Capital of the World. The Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales features live music, fun for the whole family and plenty of jambalaya to go around. So grab…