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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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Relax and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, native wildlife and the nearby Poverty Point World Heritage Site. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, only a few miles from UNESCO's Poverty Point World Heritage Site, is a bucket-list attraction…
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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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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…
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Discover this historic and delicious recipe for Louisiana oysters. Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant in New Orleans provided some insight to the origination of this classic recipe, named for the founder of New Orleans: Jean Baptiste le…
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Celebrate Louisiana seafood with this Louisiana favorite. Savor the delightful journey of shrimp and grits—a dish that once nourished laborers and fishermen at breakfast tables. Today, this Southern classic has transcended its humble origins to…
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Chef Patrick Mould shares a favorite recipe: pork and sausage jambalaya. Cajun dishes, famous for their well-seasoned complexity, are byproducts of Acadiana, a melting pot of Louisiana’s foundational cultures. Jambalaya, a comfort food comprised…
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These oysters are famous for a reason. Overlooking Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Waterfront Grill is the go-to restaurant for delicious seafood. But don’t expect to find fried or battered fish on the menu. Waterfront Grill focuses on baked, sautéed and…
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Chef Poppy Tooker, New Orleans native and resident expert on all things cooking in Louisiana kitchens, shares her famous gumbo recipe. A true taste of Louisiana cuisine is incomplete without savoring some of our legendary seafood. We recommend…
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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…