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Relax and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, native wildlife and Louisiana's only World Heritage Site. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park—only a few miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Poverty Point World Heritage Site—should be added…
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Our state parks are great for day trips, but we have plenty of options to kick back, relax and stay the night as well. Whether you prefer camping on wheels, by tent or in cabins, Louisiana has the perfect choice for you to enjoy our Sportsman’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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While there are famous Gulf Coast beaches throughout the Southeast, Louisiana has some gorgeous sandy spots of its own – they’re just a little less well-known. Areas like Grand Isle and Cameron Parish offer more nuanced surprises. Check out some…
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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.…