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Like white on rice, gumbo and Louisiana are inseparable. Nowhere else prepares Louisiana's signature dish with as much gusto as the Bayou State does! Join us every October and November for these delicious gumbo festivals. * Always check the…
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In Louisiana, we don’t just eat — we dine with gusto. Louisiana foods connect us to our culture, one that includes French, Spanish, African and German influences. Over a meal, Louisianans come together in celebration — whether it’s a Mardi Gras…
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Love to eat? Louisiana’s rich history and culture create a unique culinary landscape perfect for your next getaway. Satisfy your appetite for culinary travel at Louisiana’s food festivals, cooking schools and culinary tours. Here are just a few of…
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Looking to add a little Louisiana holiday cheer to the dinner table this year? These local Louisiana products have you covered! In no particular order, discover some of our favorite foods, seasonings, drinks and desserts that should grace your…
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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.…
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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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Sure, many states have delicious signature dishes, but Louisiana is in a league of its own for both flavor and sheer amount. That’s not bragging — the food here is just that good. Gumbo, boudin, jambalaya, beignets and pralines — Louisiana has…
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Louisiana has adopted an official state drink (milk), an official state fruit (strawberry) and two official jellies (sugar cane and mayhaw). In 2004, the state finally declared gumbo as the official state dish. This dinner staple is so close to…
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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…