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See some of the best visual and performing arts and cultural attractions in Northeast Louisiana. Northeast Louisiana is full of wonderful arts and cultural attractions. From symphonies and art galleries to museum exhibits and sculptural landmarks…
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With this itinerary, you'll discover the rich history around Poverty Point World Heritage Site from important Civil War sites to historic cotton gins. Poverty Point World Heritage Site may be the best-known historical spot in Louisiana, but it’s…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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Rooted in French tradition and perfected by local hands, beignets hold a special place in the culinary heart of Louisiana. No visit to Louisiana is complete without tasting warm, airy beignets fresh from a bakery or café. Typically beignets are…
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Sweet and juicy Louisiana peaches are the star of this recipe for hand-held pies. Few can say no to peaches — especially ripe, juicy Louisiana peaches. These iconic fruits of the South are sweet with a subtle tartness that makes them irresistible…
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This delicious pie shows off succulent Louisiana strawberries. Located near the Maurepas and Pontchartrain lakes, the city of Ponchatoula is known for its delicious strawberries. In April, during the peak of Louisiana’s strawberry season,…
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This rum-sauced dessert is a delicious way to end any Louisiana feast. Bread pudding got its humble start as a tasty way to use up stale French bread. Though this recipe calls for soft, white sandwich bread, this yummy dessert is just as wonderful…
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The original Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans in 1951. In 1946, Owen Brennan was faced with a dilemma: Would he prove his friend, who said he couldn’t cook, right? Or would he prove his culinary excellence? The…
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Chef Patrick Mould shares his recipe for the classic Louisiana dessert: bread pudding. Consider French bread a pillar of Louisiana cooking. This warm, yeasty staple can be dipped in gumbo or jambalaya, and it’s a base to creamy, savory crawfish…
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Sugary, buttery pecans. Need we say more? As one of America's largest sugarcane growers, Louisiana sugar is found everywhere in the state, whether dusted upon beignets, as a simple syrup in a cocktail or as the base of creamy, nutty pralines.…