Posts Tagged ‘cajun culture’
Cajun Day Trip: Champagne’s Cajun Swamp Tours
Are you staying at The Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed and Breakfast and looking for a different type of outing? If you want to be outdoors and enjoy nature and all its wonderful beauty, head on over to Champagne’s Cajun Swamp Tours! Whether you are from the area or not, you will thoroughly enjoy being out…
Read MoreMardi Gras Celebrations in Acadiana – 2019
For most people, Mardi Gras is the first thing they think of when discussing Louisiana. The crazy parades, great music, tasty king cakes, colorful beads, outrageous costumes, and the amazing parties are a few highlights of this holiday. Lafayette is known to host many parades, events, parties, and great activities including the Greater Southwest Louisiana…
Read MoreChristmas at Acadian Village
During the Christmas season, one of the most breathtaking attractions in Cajun country are the lights at Acadian Village. Not only a notable tourist attraction, the venue draws flocks of locals who make it a yearly family event. Christmas at Acadian Village in Lafayette, La is always a special event in these parts, and is…
Read MoreAvery Island Day Trip
Historically, Avery Island is known as the “Salt Dome”. Today, it is known as the birthplace for the only Tabasco sauce factory in the world. Lush with venerable live oaks and subtropical flora, it is just one of the islands that stand tall above south Louisiana. First a quick note about Louisiana Islands: The word…
Read MoreLaissez Les Bons Temps Rouler – Spring Time in Acadiana
Acadiana, “The Heart of Acadian” is the name given to our Nova Scotian French settled region here in Louisiana. People living here (Cajuns) have a “work hard, play hard” kind of attitude, which is why our area hosts so many events. There’s a reason why Lafayette is known as “The Hub City” of Louisiana. Over the…
Read MoreScenic Louisiana: Creole Nature Trail
Louisiana scenic attraction called the Creole Nature Trail – a 180-mile byway across the state. The rich scenic beauty and boundless wildlife found along the Creole Nature Trail adventure brings joy to millions of visitors annually. As we breeze into springtime here in Acadiana, our thoughts turn to nature. The imprint of Louisiana’s natural bounty…
Read MoreMake Your Mardi Gras 2018 Plans at Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday” is a French Catholic celebration that has a long-standing history in Louisiana. It is believed that the first Mardi Gras was held in 1837 in New Orleans but in later years, the tradition spread like wildfire in the southern region. Mardi Gras is known for several things but…
Read MoreTips for Making a Cajun Rice and Gravy
Cajun Rice and Gravy Browning Process First of all… Don’t Rush It. If you can just learn this upfront, you’ll never say “My rice and gravy isn’t as good as Moma’s or Grandmas”. Stir the meat frequently, and scrape the brown stuff (Grah-doo) off the bottom of the pot so it will not burn. Be…
Read MoreCajun Rice and Gravy Recipe
About Rice and Gravy Cooking a delicious Cajun Rice and Gravy is a skill learned by generations of cooks passing their techniques down to their children. There are lots of different Cajun Rice and Gravy recipes out there on the web. Most of them are obviously written by Non-Cajuns; and if you are a…
Read MoreAuthentic Cajun Scrambled Eggs Recipe
While growing up, if we were not eating fried egg sandwiches for breakfast, we were enjoying Cajun Scrambled Eggs. Cajuns specialize in preparing exquisite cuisine. Our start-of-day meal is no different! Even our humblest of breakfast creations combine ingredients and flavors that will have you forgetting you ever knew about English muffins, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise…
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