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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…
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Every once in a while it's nice to get away for some new experiences and quality time with your significant other. Check out these New Orleans trip ideas that make for a perfect lovers' escape. Romantic Dining in New Orleans Brunch Spots There’s…
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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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This Southern city offers stately oaks, brick-lined streets, great po'boys, "Steel Magnolias," and — of course — meat pies. Some will tell you that the real Louisiana stretches from Slidell all the way past Lake Charles. But Natchitoches, which…
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Louisiana's serene landscapes and laissez-faire culture make it a go-to destination for outdoor activities. Whether you’re exploring the Atchafalaya Basin or catching your next trophy redfish on the Gulf, why not get closer to the action by…
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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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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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Louisiana Chef Jeremy Langlois shares his mother's prized recipe for this classic Louisiana treat. When it comes to candy, sweet and savory pralines are Louisiana’s go-to treat. Beloved by Louisianians, pralines are basically a creamy fudge made…
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What’s a holiday gathering without a slice of pecan pie? The word pecan is derived from "pecane," an Algonquin word meaning "nut requiring a stone to crack." Grown in the South, pecans are one of the only major tree nuts in North America. And…