During the holidays when family are friends are likely to be visiting, I suggest treating them to a hearty south Louisiana breakfast like beignets and café au lait! The beignet mix from Café de Mond..

The Cajun and Creole people of Louisiana are well-known for their folklore legends passed down from one generation to the next. From the swamps of the bayou to the civilized inner cities, mysterious s..

Buy Live Crawfish Online So it's that time of year again. Carnival season is rolling in, King Cakes are being baked, and Mardi Gras is on it's way. But the 2018 Crawfish season will be interesting thi..

And another suggestion, get out your Christmas gift-giving list and place your orders NOW for everyone on your list. We can make up gift baskets to include just about anything---pickled okra (great to..

PASS THE RICE It’s been said that Louisianians consume as much rice in one year as any other Americans eat in five. It calms the spiciness of our gumbos and stews. It’s the basis for our jambalaya..

Warmer weather means picnic time. You can picnic on the beach, on your patio, in your backyard or at your favorite park. The meal can be as simple as wine, cheese and bread. Or you can carry along ..

Summer has unofficially arrived and I am so ready for it. After teaching fulltime since January at Nicholls State University in the John Folse Culinary Institute, I (like the students) am looking fo..

The days are longer and warmer---ideal for any kind of outdoor gathering. My usual choice for such an event is a seafood party, which can include boiled crawfish, crabs and shrimp all cooked with smal..

We're kind of famous in Louisiana for seafood, but nothing beats the taste of the fresh seafood that is prepared during the Lenten season. Dining out in a Louisiana seafood restaurant during Lent is s..

Before summer draws to a close, my goal is to fill up on all kinds of shrimp dishes made, with what else, but Louisiana shrimp. Think shrimp boiled with spices and herbs punched with the added flavor ..