Have a Cajun Thanksgiving: Savory Swaps for Traditional Dishes

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...
Cajun and Creole: What’s The Difference?

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,...
Cajun 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Cajun Country

Cajun 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Cajun Country

Feb 12, 2025 | Culture, Education

There are few places in America that have retained their centuries-old culture as well as Acadiana, the nine-parish expanse of land in Southwest Louisiana. Despite years of outside influence on Cajun culture, it’s still a distinct and unique way of life that permeates...
Joyeaux Noel: Setting a Cajun Christmas Table

Joyeaux Noel: Setting a Cajun Christmas Table

Dec 1, 2023 | Culture

It’s Christmas time in Acadiana (and everywhere else) and that means one thing especially: food! Most people across the country will be basting turkeys and glazing hams—but in Cajun country, we do things a little differently. While there’s nothing wrong with a holiday...