Have a Cajun Thanksgiving: Savory Swaps for Traditional Dishes

Oct 30, 2025 | Culture

Turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, yams and stuffing: we love holiday staples like these as much as the next foodie, but the traditional thanksgiving foods lack that local flair that makes Cajun cuisine so special. We’ve found the solution, however, by putting together...

Beef 101: A Guide to The Cuts of Beef

Oct 9, 2025 | Education

The love of meat across Cajun country (and, indeed, Louisiana) is well-known, but even the most experienced beef-lover can have blind spots when it comes to the many cuts of beef. Red meat lovers may even limit their repertoire to the classics: burgers, ribeyes,...

Cajun and Creole: What’s The Difference?

Sep 17, 2025 | Culture, Education

Louisiana is largely defined by two different cultures and their cuisines: Cajun and Creole. While most native Louisianans have at least a tenuous grasp on the differences between Cajun and Creole, it’s not unheard of to hear them used incorrectly or interchangeably,...

RECIPE: Tail-Gators (Fried Alligator Buffalo Bites)

Aug 12, 2025 | Recipes

Whether it’s on the couch at home or in the stadium parking lot, few things go better with a good game than a heaping tray of buffalo wings—but did you know there’s something even better than chicken you can make them with? Whether you’re tailgating in the heart of...

Beer Pairings for Boudin and Other Cajun Classics

Jul 8, 2025 | Education

For a place bathing in excess humidity and heat nearly year-round, it’s no surprise that Cajun country loves beer. As evidenced by the numerous successful local breweries that have sprung up throughout the state, Louisiana loves beer of all varieties. The reasons they...