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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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The Kisatchie National Forest includes more than 600,000 acres of rolling piney hills and outdoor adventures. The forest is located just southwest of Alexandria and offers visitors some of the prettiest views in Louisiana. Kisatchie draws extra…
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Just a few miles off Interstate 20 near the Mississippi-Louisiana border is a roadside attraction unlike any you’ll find on Earth. Poverty Point UNESCO World Heritage Site is a series of raised earthen mounds, channels and ridges, made by human…
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At 535 feet, Driskill Mountain located in Bienville Parish is a great light adventure hike. Calling Driskill Mountain a “mountain” — while technically true — might need a little clarification. While considered a high point in Louisiana, elsewhere…
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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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The simplicity and glory of the natural world is right outside New Orleans and Baton Rouge. When you want to get away into the peaceful quiet only nature can offer head to the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area, a unique outdoor wonderland of…
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Classic bread pudding with some tasty additions. Try this deluxe version of bread pudding (you can't go wrong with extras like chocolate chips and cream cheese) from Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, Louisiana. This recipe is brought to you by…
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No matter the time of year, this King Cake Ice Cream is a crowd-pleaser. Originating in France, the king cake tradition was brought to New Orleans in the late 1800s. Since then, it’s become a staple in Louisiana cuisine. What is a King Cake? There…
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Try this caramelized twist on the traditional king cake! Traditional king cakes are a seasonal slice of paradise with buttery pastry dough, sweet and tangy cream cheese, cinnamon swirls and fruity fillings. In early January, you’ll begin to see…
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Cookbook author Holly Clegg's easy King Cake recipe. Bite into a slice of King Cake and you’ll find soft, buttery pastry with layers of sweet cinnamon swirls, smooth cream cheese, chewy nuts and tart fruit fillings, all topped with icing in yellow…