A Cajun man’s castle is his plank-style cabin. Cajun Country In this update: The Places The Music – Cajun Bands – Zydeco Bands The Food Other Resources The Places Cajun country stretches far and wide in the southern part of Louisiana, but the highest concentration of Cajun culture and its people lie around the city [...]
On your way outta the Big Easy, stop off for some Cajun fast food. As it says on the sign, you can buy fresh oysters ($3.50 for 2 gallons!), shrimp and crabs here. Cajun Country You may as well be in another country, because the Cajuns have about as much to do with mainstream America [...]
Jess and Brian needed a quiet place to recharge their batteries before hitting the Big Easy. They found it at Grand Isle State Park in the Gulf of Mexico.
In this update: Hard Rock Mainstream Latin Music Zydeco & Cajun Music Schedules & Upcoming Events Although world-famous for jazz and blues, the New Orleans music scene offers everything from death metal to piano recitals. Any and every style of music can be found in local clubs almost every night of the week – and [...]
A capitan, on nutra-back, stands in front of a camelback. Nutra musta been scared by dem mudbugs. Yatspeak 101 In this update: Words [A-K] [L-R] [S-Z] Common Phrases Practical Usage First of all, let’s get one thing straight: Hollywood doesn’t portray New Orleanians as they really sound. While we do have our own language and [...]
Bars – or, Clinton Mainland’s Personal Guide To Drinking with the DeadNew Orleans, Louisiana Travel Guide Generally the night scene doesn’t begin until real late in New Orleans – like after 11 at night. Here is a rundown of the places to be after dark in New Orleans. On the river side of the Quarter, [...]
Gator chillin’ on a small pier. Doesn’t it look yummy? Some visitors almost feel like they are in a foreign country when they read a menu in New Orleans. Ever wondered if there really is dirt in "dirty rice"? Do you want Creole mustard on that poboy? Do you like to "suck the head"? Ever [...]
Variety is the spice of life – and sauce – and spice is the life of all these sauces. Aside from crawfish and alligator, most major ingredients in New Orleans cuisine are available nationwide. What makes the food so unique is its mixing and matching of spices and seasonings, many which can now be ordered [...]
Fresh veg selling at the French Market. Don’t ever ask about recipes in New Orleans, you might start a riot! Everyone claims that their mama, sister, and grandma make the best gumbo. Then they claim their papas boil the best crawfish. Recipes can vary so drastically, that dishes actually change shape and ingredients. I have [...]
Fruit for sale at the French Market. Just because you can’t make it down to the Big Easy doesn’t mean that you can’t chow down on some crawfish and gumbo. Many local companies now ship live crawfish, seafood and spices around the country. Bourgeois Meat Market 543 West Main Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 1 (504) [...]
Jess and Brian needed a quiet place to recharge their batteries before hitting the Big Easy. They found it at Grand Isle State Park in the Gulf of Mexico. 