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This zippy drink gives revelers an iconic taste of New Orleans nightlife. Few cocktails capture the energy of New Orleans like the Hurricane. Created in the 1940s in the heart of the French Quarter, this vibrant drink was born out of necessity —…
Article
A history and celebration of the drink known as “the green fairy." What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other herbs.…
Blog
Looking for something to do with all that leftover turkey? Try this classic Cajun comfort food. In Louisiana, our Thanksgiving resurrection is most often a turkey gumbo — and we do feel very strongly about it. In fact, we would argue it’s really…
Recipe
Learn how to cook up the perfect feast with this crawfish boil recipe. Crawfish aren’t just a cherished delicacy in Louisiana, they’re a way of life. From mid-January to early June you’ll find this small, fresh-water crustacean at the center of…
Recipe
Enjoy this tasty and simple recipe featuring Louisiana crawfish and juicy chicken. The L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge is known for its delicious food. Try this recipe straight from their kitchen to your table. Ingredients for Chicken 4…
Recipe
Celebrate the delicious flavors of crawfish with this delicate yet extremely tasty recipe. Crawfish is one of the main food groups for native Louisianans. And this recipe, courtesy Louisiana Kitchen and Culture magazine, perfectly showcases one of…
Recipe
Enjoy this delicious Creole gumbo made with filé powder. Filé is a spicy herb seasoning made from ground sassafras tree leaves. It was first used by Choctaw Native Americans to both flavor and thicken many soups and stews. When the French settled…
Recipe
Did you know that January 10 is National Oyster Rockefeller Day? Celebrate the classic New Orleans dish all year long with this recipe. Named for the richness of its sauce, Oysters Rockefeller is a dish that was created at Antoine’s Restaurant in…
Recipe
Fry your catfish Louisiana-style with this simple and scrumptious recipe. Mark Twain once said, “The catfish is plenty good fish for anyone.” For native Louisianans, no truer words have ever been spoken! In rivers or lakes, catfish can be caught…
Recipe
A bright-green blend of chocolate, cream and mint, this winning cocktail is served with an equally colorful history. At first glance, this pastel-green concoction of chocolate and mint liqueurs blended with brandy and cream may seem innocent…