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Next to jazz, perhaps no musical tradition is more associated with Louisiana than Cajun. The Acadians, or Cajuns, found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755 and made a new life in the harsh environment. Instead of giving…
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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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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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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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Jazz up your barbecue with some Cajun spice! If you’re versed in Louisiana cuisine, you know that Cajun food is spicy, delicious and one-of-a-kind. Emblematic of the state’s storied history, Cajun food is “country” food that emphasizes spices,…
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Spicy, juicy and grilled to perfection — these Cajun burgers will make your mouth water. You can find burgers in any state, but in Louisiana, we like to heat things up with a little Cajun spice. Stop by Knott's Cajun Kitchen in Arnaudville for the…
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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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These three simple ingredients form the base of most Cajun and Creole dishes. As far as ingredients ago, these three sound simple as can be. Bell pepper. Celery. Onion. But don’t let their humble nature fool you. Alone, they may be nothing…
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Zydeco Music in Louisiana Early zydeco was a blend of Louisiana French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It sat at the crossroads of Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, yet has since evolved to include influences from several other genres…
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Experience the beauty, charm and wilderness of Washington Parish, Louisiana, including Franklinton, Bogalusa and Bogue Chitto State Park. A trip to Washington Parish will lead you into one of the most scenic and rural parishes in the state.…